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File Reference MSP34REF36519
Name Matilda Dever
Gender female
Maiden/Other names Mathilda
Address detail
Street Cloondaff, Newport
County Mayo
Country Ireland
Notes Date of birth not recorded on file.
Notes Date of death not recorded on file.
Associated files in MSPA 34SP38299
Easter rising service No
Organisation None
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 copyMSP34REF36519 Matilda Dever.pdf
Scanned/digital copy34SP38299 Matilda Dever.pdf
File dates 20 December 1935 – 24 January 1941
Subject Information File relates to Matilda Dever's unsuccessful application for a military service pension in respect of her claimed service with Cumann na mBan for part of the periods between 1 April 1918 and 30 September 1923. Claims that she was a member of Glenhest Newport Branch, West Mayo Brigade and took part in routine activities. States that she reported the movement of British forces, collected for the Dáil Loan, rendered first aid assistance, prepared food and secured billets for IRA members. Applicant claims she carried out similar duties during the Civil War and that she concealed arms during raids by members of the National Army.