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| File Reference |
24SP3678
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| Name |
Joseph Liffey |
| Gender |
male |
| Address detail |
| Street |
Island, Moneygall, Birr
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| County |
Offaly
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| Country |
Ireland
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| Address detail |
| Street |
Moneygall, Cloughjordan
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| County |
Tipperary
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| Country |
Ireland
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| Date of birth |
1900
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| Date of death |
1967-10-03
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| Associated files in MSPA |
24A385
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| Related files |
52328 is subject's National Army service number.
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| Civilian occupation |
Labourer;
Garage Owner;
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| Easter rising service |
No |
| Organisation |
Irish Republican Army |
| Rank |
Private
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| Unit |
2 Battalion
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| Company |
A Company
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| Brigade |
1 Tipperary Brigade
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| Commanding Officer(s) |
Jack Collison
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| National Army Service Number |
52328
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| Organisation |
Irish Republican Army |
| Rank |
Private
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| Division |
3 Southern Division
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| Company |
Active Service Unit
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| Brigade |
1 Tipperary Brigade
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| Commanding Officer(s) |
Jack Collison; Brigadier Liam Hoolan
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| National Army Service Number |
52328
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| Organisation |
Óglaigh na hÉireann/National Forces |
| Rank |
Sergeant
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| Unit |
2 Battalion
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| Division |
3 Southern Division
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| Company |
Transport
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| National Army Service Number |
52328
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| Pension Claim |
Yes |
| Award Pension |
Yes |
| Military Service Pensions Acts 1924 |
Yes |
| Grade |
A |
| Notes |
For pension purposes, subject was awarded pension in 1925 for service totalling 5 116/137 years.
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| Military Service Pensions Acts 1934 |
No |
| Military Service Pensions Acts 1949 |
No |
| Digital file |
Scanned/digital copy24SP3678 Joseph Liffey.pdf
Scanned/digital copy24A385 Joseph Liffey.pdf |
| File dates |
23 December 1924 to 9 March 1972
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| Subject Information |
Files relate to Joseph Liffey’s receipt of a military service pension in respect of active service in the IRA and National Forces during the War of Independence, Truce period and Civil War in the service periods between 1 April 1920 and 30 September 1923. Applicant also claimed unsuccessfully for service in the periods between 1 April 1917 and 31 March 1920.
In Liffey’s application dated 23 December 1924, he outlines his personal circumstances and states he is unemployed and in ill health. References in support of Liffey’s claim of active service in the period 1 April 1920 and 30 June 1922 are provided by Colonel M. Costello, Commandant Liam Hoolan and Lieutenant Tim Gleeson. Referees collectively account for Liffey’s rank and service during the period certified and link Liffey to the following activities and actions; raids on houses of enemy supporters; raid on Borrisokane Barracks (Royal Irish Constabulary) and members of Royal Irish Constabulary at Latteragh and Reaskil Creamery during period 1 April 1920 to 31 March 1921; attack on enemy forces at separate times at Modreeny, Glenaguile, Portroe and Toomyvara during period 1 April to 11 July 1921;
According to the testimony of referees and detailed in Liffey’s application and associated paperwork, the applicant enlisted in the National Army at Nenagh Barracks, Tipperary on 22 February 1922 and served until 28 March 1924.
Files include: application form furnished by applicant under Military Service Pensions Act 1924; handwritten notes relating to the applicant compiled during/after interview between applicant and the board of assessors; includes original signed handwritten references (outlined above); Files also include material relating to an application for funeral expenses made by the survivor of Mr. Liffey and balance of pension payments on account. This paperwork which contains details of Mr. Liffey’s immediate family is closed.
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