| Name: |
Arthur Cullen |
Reg No: |
1938 |
| Image: |
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Date Of Joining: |
14 October 1922 |
| Date of birth: |
01 April 1898 |
Address: |
Strabragan, Drumashambo, Roscommon |
| Religion: |
Roman Catholic |
IRA Rank: |
Volunteer |
| Rank In National Army: |
- |
RIC Rank: |
0 |
| Foreign Army Rank: |
- |
If In Cid Or Protection Corps: |
- |
| Knowledge Of Irish Language: |
- |
Height: |
5 ft 10 |
| Chest: |
38/35 |
Remarks: |
- |
| Keyword: |
Scott Medal Newtownforbes Ballymahon Cappawhite Foxford Mohill |
Acknowledgements And Sources: |
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| Garda Rank at end of service: |
- |
Where Stationed-DISTRICT(Place): |
LONGFORD (Newtownforbes, Ballymahon_, TIPPERARY (Cappawhite) MAYO (Foxford), LEITIRM (Mohill) |
| End of Service and Reason: |
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Marriage |
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| Occupation Or Trade: |
- |
By Whom Recommended: |
- |
| Link To Register: |
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| Additional Images: |
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Page Numbers: |
139 and 140 |
| Further Notes: |
Son of Thomas Cullen (a Merchant) and Mary Kate McDermott. Married Annie Casey on 20th April 1927 in Drumlish Church, County Longford. Awarded the Silver Scott Medal in 1930 while stationed in Cappawhite, County Tipperary after he rescued a woman who was kidnapped by three armed men at brought to Sologhead Church. Retired on 16th June 1953 and worked as a Shopkeeper. Resided at Abbey Road, Monkstown, Dublin. Died on 19th April 1971 in St. Columcilles Hospital. He is buried in Deansgrange Cemetery, Dublin. |