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| File Reference |
DP2140
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| Name |
John Joseph O'Brien |
| Gender |
male |
| Address detail |
| Street |
33 Pearse Street, Nenagh
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| County |
Tipperary
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| Country |
Ireland
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| Date of birth |
1899
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| Date of death |
1920-11-05
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| Place |
Nenagh, County Tipperary
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| Associated files in MSPA |
W303; 2RB590; 2RBSD19; 52APB347
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| Related files |
MD42017 Michael Thomas O'Brien, brother
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| Civilian occupation |
Cattle Dealer;
Assistant Publican;
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| Easter rising service |
No |
| Organisation |
Irish Volunteers |
| Rank |
Volunteer
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| Unit |
1 Battalion
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| Brigade |
1 Tipperary Brigade
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| Organisation |
Irish Republican Army |
| Rank |
Private
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| Unit |
1 Battalion
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| Brigade |
1 Tipperary Brigade
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| Commanding Officer(s) |
Con Spain
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| Pension Claim |
No |
| Award Pension |
Yes |
| Army Pensions Act 1923/1953 |
Yes |
| Type of Award |
DADependant's allowance
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| Notes |
Annie O'Brien awarded a temporary allowance until 30 November 1943.
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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 copyDP2140 John Joseph O'Brien.pdf
Scanned/digital copy2RB590 John Joseph O'Brien.pdf
Scanned/digital copy2RBSD19 John Joseph O'Brien.pdf
Scanned/digital copy52APB347 John Joseph O'Brien.pdf
Scanned/digital copyW303 John Joseph O'Brien.pdf |
| File dates |
11 May 1932 - 1 November 1965
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| Subject Information |
File relates to Annie O'Brien’s application under the Army Pensions Acts in respect of the death of her son John O'Brien who died on 5 November 1920. It is stated that deceased was arrested by British forces and killed by them in Nenagh, County Tipperary. Con Spain, in his Military Service Registration Board reference, states that O'Brien was shot and bayonetted.
Also includes unsuccessful application from Winifred O'Brien, sister of deceased, for an award. Winifred O'Brien was eligible for an award of £125 but died before her claim was concluded.
Reference made to Annie O'Brien having made an application for compensation under the Compensation (Personal Injuries) Committee and been awarded £100.
Annie O'Brien mentions that she had another son, Joseph, arrested and imprisoned in Maryboro for seven months in 1922 and another son, Michael, arrested in County Cork.
File contains: report from Customs and Excise Officer, Nenagh detailing Annie O'Brien’s circumstances and dependency on deceased at the time of his death; report from Investigation Officer, Nenagh; Military Service Registration Board references from Frank McGrath, Patrick McDonnell, Con Spain; certified copy of death certificate; reference from [James Leahy], Frank McGrath, Con Spain, J Naughton, Liam Hoolan and Seán Gaynor; certified copy of marriage certificate for the marriage between John O'Brien and Ann Maloney; application for a posthumous Service (1917-1921) Medal with Bar.
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