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| File Reference |
1D270
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| Name |
William Scully |
| Gender |
male |
| Maiden/Other names |
Liam
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| Address detail |
| Street |
Glencar, Caragh Lake
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| County |
Kerry
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| Country |
Ireland
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| Address detail |
| Street |
Shanacashel, Glencar
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| County |
Kerry
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| Country |
Ireland
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| Date of birth |
1891
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| Date of death |
1920-05-28
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| Place |
Kilmallock RIC Barracks, County Limerick
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| Associated files in MSPA |
653/120 (blank file); 2303B; F230
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| Civilian occupation |
National teacher;
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| Easter rising service |
No |
| Organisation |
Irish Republican Army |
| Rank |
Captain
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| Brigade |
1 Kerry Brigade
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| Commanding Officer(s) |
P Cahill
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| Organisation |
Irish Republican Army |
| Rank |
Unknown
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| Unit |
Active Service Unit (Flying Column)
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| Brigade |
East Limerick Brigade
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| Commanding Officer(s) |
Seán Wall
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| Pension Claim |
No |
| Award Pension |
Yes |
| Army Pensions Act 1923/1953 |
Yes |
| Type of Award |
OTHOther
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| Notes |
Ellen Scully awarded a gratuity of £100
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| Military Service Pensions Acts 1924 |
No |
| Military Service Pensions Acts 1934 |
No |
| Military Service Pensions Acts 1949 |
No |
| Digital file |
Scanned/digital copy1D270 William Scully.pdf
Scanned/digital copy653_120 William Scully.pdf
Scanned/digital copy2303B William Scully.pdf
Scanned/digital copyF230 William Scully.pdf |
| File dates |
22 June 1923 - 23 March 1954
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| Subject Information |
File relates to Ellen Scully’s application under the Army Pensions Acts in respect of the death of her son William Scully who was shot and killed on 28 May 1920 during an attack Kilmallock RIC Barracks, County Limerick.
Also includes application from Ellen Scully, sister of deceased, for an award. Ellen Scully, sister, withdrew her application.
Ellen Scully made an unsuccessful application for £8000 compensation under the Compensation (Personal Injuries) Committee. John J Scully, father of deceased, made an unsuccessful application for £5000 compensation under the Compensation (Ireland) Commission.
Ellen Scully received £25 from the White Cross Association.
Reference to Scully's brother, Seán "Bertie" Scully, as having been in charge of a column (Active Service Unit (Flying Column)) that operated between Killarney, Glenbeigh and Castlemaine. Seán Scully was arrested prior to the General Elections and tried in connection with assaulting the Reverend Fr O'Sullivan, CC. Scully was discharged.
File contains: report from an Garda Síochána detailing Ellen Scully’s circumstances and dependency on deceased at the time of his death; social welfare reports.
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