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File Reference 1D29
Name James Duffy
Gender male
Address detail
Street Prospect, Westport
County Mayo
Country Ireland
Notes Date of birth not recorded on file.
Date of death 1921-04-07
Place Cushin, County Mayo
Associated files in MSPA F304
Related files MSP34REF2908 Patrick Duffy (Brother); MSP34REF54935 Norah Hester (Sister)
Civilian occupation Farmer;
Easter rising service No
Organisation Irish Republican Army
Rank Section Leader
Unit Active Service Unit (Flying Column)
Division 4 Western Division
Brigade West Mayo Brigade
Pension Claim No
Award Pension Yes
Army Pensions Act 1923/1953 Yes
Type of Award OTHOther
Notes Mary Duffy awarded a gratuity of £75.
Military Service Pensions Acts 1924 No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1934 No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1949 No
Digital file Scanned/digital copy1D29 James Duffy.pdf
Scanned/digital copyF304 James Duffy.pdf
File dates 28 June 1923 - 21 February 1956
Subject Information File relates to Mary Duffy’s application under the Army Pensions Acts in respect of the death of her son James Duffy who was accidentally shot and killed on 7 April 1921. Noted in file that Duffy was shot near Cushin (or Cusheen), County Mayo. Also includes unsuccessful application from Patrick Duffy and Margaret O'Malley, siblings of deceased, for an award. File contains: report from An Garda Síochána detailing Mary Duffy’s circumstances and dependency on deceased at the time of his death; social welfare report; certified copy of marriage certificate for the marriage between Edward O'Malley and Margaret Duffy; certified copy of death certificate for Edward O'Malley; material relating to family partly closed for reasons of data protection.