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File Reference 1D187
Name James Cogan
Gender male
Maiden/Other names Seámus
Address detail
Street Clonasillagh, Virginia Road, Kells
County Meath
Country Ireland
Date of birth 1895
Date of death 1920-07-22
Place Oldcastle, County Meath
Associated files in MSPA 653/266; F25
Related files MD20434 Matthew Cogan, brother
Civilian occupation Farmer;
Easter rising service No
Organisation Irish Republican Army
Rank Commandant
Unit 5 Battalion
Brigade Meath Brigade
Commanding Officer(s) Seán Boylan
Pension Claim No
Award Pension Yes
Army Pensions Act 1923/1953 Yes
Type of Award OTHOther
Notes Mary Ann Cogan awarded a gratuity of £100
Military Service Pensions Acts 1924 No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1934 No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1949 No
Digital file Scanned/digital copy1D187 James Cogan.pdf
Scanned/digital copyF25 James Cogan.pdf
Scanned/digital copy653_266 James Cogan.pdf
File dates 20 March 1922 - 5 March 1946
Subject Information File relates to Mary Ann Cogan’s application under the Army Pensions Acts in respect of the death of her son James Cogan who was shot and killed on 27 July 1920 by British forces while travelling in a motor car towards Oldcastle, County Meath. Applicant claims that deceased was acting as a police officer and escorting a prisoner when the motor vehicle in which he was travelling was fired upon by British forces. Rank is given as both Commandant and Captain. Applicant received £15 from the White Cross Association. Cogan made an unsuccessful application for £1000 compensation under the Compensation (Personal Injuries) Committee. File contains: report from An Garda Síochána detailing Mary Ann Cogan’s circumstances and dependency on deceased at the time of his death; certified copy of death certificate; successful application by mother for the posthumous awarding of a Service (1917-1921) Medal with Bar.