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File Reference MSP34REF51772
Name Elsie O'Brien
Gender female
Address detail
Street Kilsallagh, Westport
County Mayo
Country Ireland
Notes Date of birth not recorded on file
Notes Date of death not recorded on file
Associated files in MSPA 34SP53954
Easter rising service No
Organisation None
Pension Claim Yes
Award Pension No
Army Pensions Act 1923/1953 No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1924 No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1934 No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1949 No
Digital file Scanned/digital copyMSP34REF51772 Elsie O'Brien.pdf
Scanned/digital copy34SP53954 Elsie O'Brien.pdf
File dates 27 December 1936 - 26 March 1942
Subject Information File relates to Elsie O’Brien’s unsuccessful application for a military service pension under the Military Service Pensions Act, 1934. Applicant claimed membership of Cumann na mBan in the service periods between 01 April 1919 and 30 September 1923 during the War of Independence, Truce period and Civil War. Elsie O’Brien states that she was attached to the Louisburgh Branch, 4 Battalion, West Mayo Brigade, Cumann na mBan under the command of PF Kelly. She did not give details of her service Subject did not appear before the Advisory Committee and did not provide any references.