Person:Patrick McElgunn (2)

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Patrick John McElgunn
b.16 Feb 1883 Ballinlough, Belturbet, Cavan, Ulster, Ireland
d.12 Mar 1962 Ballinlough, Belturbet, Cavan, Ulster, Ireland
Parents and Siblings
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m. Abt 1882
  1. Patrick John McElgunn1883 - 1962
  2. Mary Ellen McElgunn1885 - 1959
  3. Hugh James McElgunn1889 - 1910
  4. Philip McElgunn1892 - 1892
  5. Alice McElgunn1893 - 1960
  6. Peter Paul McElgunn1896 - Bef 1958
  7. Rosanne McElgunn1899 - 1899
  8. Thomas McElgunn1900 - 1983
  9. Teresa Josephine McElgunn1904 - 1978
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Name Patrick John McElgunn
Gender Male
Birth? 16 Feb 1883 Ballinlough, Belturbet, Cavan, Ulster, Ireland
Death? 12 Mar 1962 Ballinlough, Belturbet, Cavan, Ulster, Ireland
Burial? Belturbet, Cavan, Ulster, IrelandClonosey Cemetery Belturbet, Cavan Ireland

Status: Never Married

Patrick served in the I.R.A., Drumalee Company, Belturbet Battlion, Cavan Brigade of Óglaigh na hÉireann from November 5th,1919 until July 8th, 1921. He was Captain of the Company, and received "AN BONN SEIRBHISE (1917-1921)" {THE SERVICE (1917-1921) MEDAL}, April 1, 1952 . According to his own testimony, Patrick participated in: 

               "October 22, 1920        - Raid for arms
                December 22, 1920    - Blocking of roads
                January 15, 1921        - Raid for arms
                April 25, 1921             - Commendered clothing for flying column
                April 28-May 7, 1921  - Billeted and guarded Column while they were                
                                                      forming upon their arrival from Belfast
                June 5, 1921              - Burning of intended Military Barracks
                June 22, 1921            - Took part in Belfast boycott, burned bread van."
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