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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.