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File Reference 1D443
Name John O'Rourke
Gender male
Address detail
Street 47 John's Hill, Waterford
County Waterford
Country Ireland
Date of birth 1899
Date of death 1921-05-28
Place Holycross, County Waterford
Associated files in MSPA W335; 2RBSD125; 52APB730
Civilian occupation Plumber;
Easter rising service No
Organisation Irish Volunteers
Rank Volunteer
Unit 1 Battalion
Brigade Waterford Brigade
Organisation Irish Republican Army
Rank Private
Unit 1 Battalion
Brigade Waterford Brigade
Pension Claim No
Award Pension Yes
Army Pensions Act 1923/1953 YesYes
Type of Award OTHOther
DADependant's allowance
Notes John O'Rourke awarded a gratuity of £75 out of which £30 was to be refunded.
John O'Rourke awarded an allowance from 1937.
Military Service Pensions Acts 1924 No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1934 No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1949 No
Digital file Scanned/digital copy1D443 John O'Rourke.pdf
Scanned/digital copy2RBSD125 John O'Rourke.pdf
Scanned/digital copy52APB730 John O'Rourke.pdf
Scanned/digital copyW335 John O'Rourke.pdf
File dates 3 June 1921 - 13 March 1954
Subject Information File relates to John O'Rourke’s application under the Army Pensions Acts in respect of the death of his son John O'Rourke who was shot and killed by British forces at Holycross near Butlerstown, County Waterford on 28 May 1921. Also includes unsuccessful application from Bridget O'Rourke, sister of deceased, for an award. Noted in file that an ex-gratia payment of £30 was recommended by the Compensation (Personal Injuries) Committee. File contains: report from an Garda Síochána detailing John O'Rourke’s circumstances and dependency on deceased at the time of his death; Military Service Registration Board references from James McGrath; copy letter from Waterford Headquarters, C Division, IRA regarding the death of John O'Rourke (3 June 1921); certified copy of death certificate; successful application for the posthumous awarding of a Service (1917-1921) Medal with Bar.