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File Reference DP6341
Name John Riordan
Gender male
Maiden/Other names O'Riordan
Address detail
Street Thomastown
County Limerick
Country Ireland
Date of birth 1896
Date of death 1920-12-14
Place Kilmallock Hospital, County Limerick
Associated files in MSPA 2RB521; 52APB363; 3130B; 6APB10; 573/715 (empty); F514
Related files MSP34REF51513 Brigid O'Sullivan nursed John Riordan before he was removed to hospital; A11 East Limerick Brigade - reference to subject's wounding and death.
Civilian occupation Commercial traveller;
Easter rising service No
Organisation Irish Republican Army
Rank Private
Brigade East Limerick Brigade
Pension Claim No
Award Pension Yes
Army Pensions Act 1923/1953 Yes
Type of Award OTHOther
Notes Matthew Riordan awarded a gratuity of £30 which was later increased to £50.
Military Service Pensions Acts 1924 No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1934 No
Military Service Pensions Acts 1949 No
Digital file Scanned/digital copyDP6341 John Riordan.pdf
Scanned/digital copy2RB521 John Riordan.pdf
Scanned/digital copy6APB10 John Riordan.pdf
Scanned/digital copy52APB363 John Riordan.pdf
Scanned/digital copy573_715 John Riordan.pdf
Scanned/digital copy3130B John Riordan.pdf
Scanned/digital copyF514 John Riordan.pdf
File dates 27 June 1923 - 4 April 1945
Subject Information File relates to Matthew Riordan’s application under the Army Pensions Acts in respect of the death of his brother John Riordan who was wounded on 10 December 1920 and died on 14 December 1920. Noted in file that Riordan was among a party of men which attempted to ambush a British military vehicle at Cross of the Tree, Garryspilane, County Limerick. While the party was in retreat Riordan was shot. Riordan died in Kilmallock Hospital. Also includes an unsuccessful application from Daniel Riordan, brother of deceased, for an award. John Riordan had previously served in the British Army at the rank of Sergeant during the First World War and was demobilised in 1919. Mentioned in file that Riordan was wounded in the First World War. Matthew Riordan states that following Riordan's death their home was raided by British forces who removed deceased's DSO (Distinguished Service Order), MM (Military Medal) and general service medals. Matthew Riordan made an application for £3,000 compensation under the Compensation (Personal Injuries) Committee. No record of an award. File contains: report from an Garda Síochána detailing circumstances and dependency on deceased at the time of his death; report from Customs and Excise Officer detailing Daniel Riordan's circumstances and dependency on deceased at the time of his death; Military Service Registration Board references from Tadg Crowley, Donal O'Hannigan and Liam Hayes; certified copy of death certificate; material concerning application for a Service (1917-1921) Medal with Bar (awarded April 1945).