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File Reference 2D248
Name John Carter
Gender male
Address detail
Street Scardenbeg, Strandhill
County Sligo
Country Ireland
Notes Date of birth not recorded on file.
Date of death 1922-12-03
Place Westport, County Mayo
Associated files in MSPA F262
Civilian occupation Farm Labourer;
Easter rising service No
Organisation Óglaigh na hÉireann/National Forces
Rank Sergeant
Unit Active Servive Unit (Flying Column) Mayo
Pension Claim No
Award Pension Yes
Army Pensions Act 1923/1953 Yes
Type of Award OTHOther
Notes Elizabeth Carter awarded a gratuity of £40
Military Service Pensions Acts 1924 No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1934 No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1949 No
Digital file Scanned/digital copyW2D248JOHNCARTER.pdf
Scanned/digital copyWF262JOHNCARTER.pdf
File dates 10 January 1924 - 9 February 1944
Subject Information File relates to Elizabeth Carter's application for a dependant's allowance or gratuity, under the Army Pensions Act 1923, in respect of her son John Carter, who was shot and killed between Westport and Leenane on 3 December 1922. Reference made to payment of Dependant's Allowance from Army Funds. John Carter was a former member of the British Army for six years. File includes: application form and material submitted by Elizabeth Carter in support of her application; Garda Síochána report detailing Elizabeth Carter's circumstances and her level of dependence on her son at the time of his death; Adjutant General's report confirming the circumstances surrounding John Carter's death.