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Dublin / Re: Old IRA Dublin Brigade
« on: Thursday 29 November 12 20:47 GMT (UK)  »
Hello CSM

I have got information back from Renmore in the form of a letter my Grandfather Peter Smyth wrote in application for a service medal. in this he states he never applied for a pension
He states he joined D Company Batt 4 Dublin Brigade in Oct. 1917.
he goes on to say he trained in firearms at Larkfield Kimmage, Sand pits Crumlin and the Brick works on the Canal.
He carried police duties during the general election Helped in Filming of brirish colaberations and was one of the rifle guard at Thomas Ash's Funeral.
for 1919 he just states he carried out such duties as allocated to him
for 1920 he states Outpost deputy during raids for arms.
He was in the 26th. Batt ( Reserve )in 1941 when he made the application.
Military Archive in Rathmines wrote stating that there records were not complete and had no record on my grandfather.

Can anyone make sense of all of this.

Thanks
TVPetre

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Dublin / Re: Old IRA Dublin Brigade
« on: Thursday 29 September 11 22:03 BST (UK)  »
Thanks CSM

I never taught of checking my grand father head stone,
I must try and question my mother more.
It was only recently she told me about his brother
she gets very confused but sometimes she does remembers names.
The last time I questioned her she stated she carried a flag in the 25th. anniversary parade.
I have found his addresses  from the 1901 and 1911 census.
but it looks like they moved around quite a bit
I also know his address during the emergency.
 I think I have a lot of info but don't know what is fact or what is added on with time at this stage
Were could I check for a service record ? and what info would I need to get access to it.

Once again thanks very much for your help.

tvpetre

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Dublin / Re: Old IRA Dublin Brigade
« on: Thursday 29 September 11 00:11 BST (UK)  »
Hello all.

Found this site when I was looking up the 26th. Battalion Old IRA .Maybe someone can help me.
My Grand father had 2 medals . ( 1 Black and Tan & A service medal with 2 bars for his 26th. battalion service )
His name was Peter Smith and he never received an IRA pension it was said in the family that he fought for his country not a pension But I believe he may have been refused one as I think he was on the anti treaty side. His brother ( I was told died after been shot in the head and their mother would not attend the funeral ) My grand father  did have a military funeral in 1963  ( I remember that as I was a child at the time )

The only info I have is that his friend ( IRA Friend ) owned a shop in clonbrassill St. and the family spoke of him going to the IRA Hall in Thomas St.
My mother is his only living child and she is in her 80s she does not remember much .

Were do I start ??

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