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File Reference 1D259
Name James Browne
Gender male
Address detail
Street Drimgarvie, Kilmeena, Westport
County Mayo
Country Ireland
Date of birth 1899
Date of death 1921-05-24
Place Castlebar Infirmary, County Mayo
Associated files in MSPA 944/468; 3587B; F353
Civilian occupation Farmer;
Easter rising service No
Organisation Irish Republican Army
Rank Private
Unit Active Service Unit (Flying Column)
Brigade West Mayo Brigade
Commanding Officer(s) Michael Kilroy
Pension Claim No
Award Pension Yes
Army Pensions Act 1923/1953 Yes
Type of Award OTHOther
Notes Mary Browne awarded a gratuity of £50.
Military Service Pensions Acts 1924 No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1934 No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1949 No
Digital file Scanned/digital copy1D259 James Browne.pdf
Scanned/digital copy944_468 James Browne.pdf
Scanned/digital copy3587B James Browne.pdf
Scanned/digital copyF353 James Browne.pdf
File dates 9 July 1923 - 29 April 1976
Subject Information File relates to Mary and William Browne’s application under the Army Pensions Acts in respect of the death of their son James Browne who was shot at Skirdagh, County Mayo on 22 or 23 May 1921 and died on the 24 May 1921. Applicants also made an unsuccessful application for £2,000 compensation under the Compensation (Personal Injuries) Committee and the Compensation (Ireland) Commission for £1,000 compensation. Applicant received £40 from the White Cross Association. File contains: report from An Garda Síochána detailing Mary Browne’s circumstances and dependency on deceased at the time of his death; certified copy of death certificate; handwritten extract of baptism certificates of Elizabeth Browne, Jane Browne, John Browne, Alice Browne and Peter Browne.