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File Reference 1D217
Name Patrick Hackett
Gender male
Address detail
Street Rathkenny, Fethard
County Tipperary
Country Ireland
Address detail
Street 7 O'Connell Street, Clonmel
County Tipperary
Country Ireland
Date of birth 1897
Date of death 1921-03-07
Place Military Barracks, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland
Associated files in MSPA F516
Related files MD46360 (Subject's Service (1917-1921) Medal application, awarded posthumously)
1D216 Richard Fleming; 1D215 Martin Clancy; (Killed in same incident)
Easter rising service No
Organisation Irish Republican Army
Rank Second Lieutenant
Unit 7 Battalion
Company A Company
Brigade 3 Tipperary Brigade
Pension Claim No
Award Pension Yes
Army Pensions Act 1923/1953 Yes
Type of Award OTHOther
Notes Patrick Hackett awarded a gratuity of £50.
Military Service Pensions Acts 1924 No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1934 No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1949 No
Digital file Scanned/digital copy1D217 Patrick Hackett.pdf
Scanned/digital copyF516 Patrick Hackett.pdf
File dates 21 January 1924 - 1 December 1962
Subject Information File relates to Patrick Hackett’s application under the Army Pensions Acts in respect of the death of his son James Hackett who died at Kilkenny Barracks, County Kilkenny on 7 March 1921. Applicant claims that deceased was captured on 6 March 1921 at Knockroe Hill, Drangan by British forces. Reference made to two others having been killed in the same incident. Includes unsuccessful application from Margaret Hackett, mother of deceased, for an award. Also includes unsuccessful application from Mary Hackett, sister of deceased, for an award. Reference made to Patrick Hackett having made an application for compensation under the Compensation (Personal Injuries) Committee. Applicant received £20 from the White Cross Association. File contains: report from an Garda Síochána detailing Patrick Hackett’s circumstances and dependency on deceased at the time of his death; certified copy of death certificate; social welfare reports.