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File Reference 2D465
Name Thomas Butler
Gender male
Address detail
Street Palmyra, Mullagh
County Cavan
Country Ireland
Notes Date of birth not recorded on file.
Date of death 1922-09-02
Associated files in MSPA FA74
Related files 57116 subjects National Army service number.
Easter rising service No
Organisation Óglaigh na hÉireann/National Forces
Rank Private
Commanding Officer(s) Captain Callan
National Army Service Number 57116
Pension Claim No
Award Pension Yes
Army Pensions Act 1923/1953 Yes
Type of Award OTHOther
Notes Mary Butler awarded a gratuity of £50 which was increased to £100.
Military Service Pensions Acts 1924 No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1934 No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1949 No
Digital file Scanned/digital copyW2D465THOMASBUTLER.pdf
Scanned/digital copyWFA74ThomasButler.pdf
File dates 27 June 1924 - 21 June 1929
Subject Information File relates to Mary Butler’s application under the Army Pensions Acts in respect of the death of her son Thomas Butler who was accidentally shot and killed at Clane, County Kildare on 2 September 1922. Dependant's Allowance paid between April 1922 and October 1924 from Army Funds. Letter from Thomas Callan to the Adjutant General, GHQ stating that Butler was accidentally shot by an individual named White, National Army, during a raid on a dance hall. File contains: report from An Garda Síochána detailing Mary Butler’s circumstances and dependency on deceased at the time of his death.