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File Reference 49SP5256
Name Michael Ludden
Gender male
Address detail
Street 27 Thomas Street, Castlebar
County Mayo
Country Ireland
Address detail
Street Lawn Lodge, Station Road, Castlebar
County Mayo
Country Ireland
Notes Date of birth not recorded on file.
Notes Date of death not recorded on file.
Associated files in MSPA 1P70
Easter rising service No
Organisation Irish Volunteers
Rank Unknown
Unit 1 Battalion
Division 4 Western Division
Company Islandeady Company
Brigade West Mayo Brigade
Commanding Officer(s) Thomas O'Boyle; James Chambers; E Moane
Organisation Irish Republican Army
Rank Unknown
Unit 1 Battalion
Division 4 Western Division
Company Islandeady Company
Brigade West Mayo Brigade
Commanding Officer(s) Thomas O'Boyle; James Chambers; E Moane
Pension Claim Yes
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 copy49SP5256 Michael Ludden.pdf
Scanned/digital copy1P70 Michael Ludden.pdf
File dates 6 October 1923 - 29 January 1952
Subject Information File relates to Michael Ludden's incomplete/unsuccessful application for a military service pension in respect of his service with the Irish Volunteers and the IRA. Claims that he joined the British Army on 6 October 1914 and that he served for three years and nine months with the Irish Guards. Claims that while he served in France he was wounded three times. Futher claims that while he returned to Ireland in July 1918 on leave he deserted and joined the Irish Volunteers. Claims that he spent seven months training a company. States that during the War of Independence he assisted Active Service Unit (Flying Column), carried dispatches and collected arms. States that he acted as Intelligence Officer under Brigadier McHugh. File contains: material concerning successful application for a Service (1917-1921) Medal without Bar.