|
|
 |
| File Reference |
1D140
|
| Name |
Patrick Joseph Higgins |
| Gender |
male |
| Address detail |
| Street |
The Quay, Westport
|
| County |
Mayo
|
| Country |
Ireland
|
| Date of birth |
1903
|
| Date of death |
1922-02-01
|
| Associated files in MSPA |
2RB1077; A7514;
|
| Easter rising service |
No |
| Organisation |
Irish Republican Army |
| Rank |
Dispatch rider
|
| Unit |
Westport Battalion area
|
| Commanding Officer(s) |
M Ring
|
| Pension Claim |
No |
| Award Pension |
No |
| Military Service Pensions Acts 1924 |
No |
| Military Service Pensions Acts 1934 |
No |
| Military Service Pensions Acts 1949 |
No |
| Digital file |
Scanned/digital copy1D140 Patrick J Higgins.pdf
Scanned/digital copy2RB1077 Patrick J Higgins.pdf
Scanned/digital copyA7514 Patrick J Higgins.pdf |
| File dates |
7 March 1923 - 30 June 1937
|
| Subject Information |
File relates to Mary Higgins’ application under the Army Pensions Acts in respect of the death of her son Patrick Joseph Higgins who died on 1 February 1922. Mother claims that death was attributable to his service as a dispatch rider with the IRA.
Also includes application from Sarah Higgins, sister of deceased, for an award.
File contains: Military Service Registration Board references from Michael Kilroy and James Flaherty; certified copy of death certificate.
|
|
