| Name: |
Denis Sugrue |
Reg No: |
3466 |
| Image: |
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Date Of Joining: |
19 February 1923 |
| Date of birth: |
26 September 1889 |
Address: |
3 Auburn Avenue, Donnybrook, Dublin |
| Date of Death: |
01 April 1966 |
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| Religion: |
Roman Catholic |
IRA Rank: |
I.O |
| Rank In National Army: |
- |
RIC Rank: |
0 |
| Foreign Army Rank: |
M.G.C (1918-1919) |
If In Cid Or Protection Corps: |
- |
| Knowledge Of Irish Language: |
- |
Height: |
5ft 10 |
| Chest: |
39/35 |
Remarks: |
Sgt |
| Keyword: |
Cahir Galway Oranmore Salthill |
Acknowledgements And Sources: |
- |
| Garda Rank at end of service: |
Sergeant |
Where Stationed-DISTRICT(Place): |
TIPPERARY (Cahir), GALWAY (Oranmore, Galway, Salthill) |
| End of Service and Reason: |
- |
Marriage |
Annie Curran (16 September 1916) |
| Occupation Or Trade: |
- |
By Whom Recommended: |
- |
| Page Numbers: |
257 and 258 |
Where Buried: |
View Record
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| Additional Images: |
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| Further Notes: |
Denis/Donnacha 'Domnnacha O Siochfhradha' Sugrue was born in Baile Anghoilin, Dingle, Kerry. He was the son of Patrick Sugrue (a Farmer) and Ellen Carey. At a young age he emigrated to London. During the First World War he served in the British Army Expeditionary Force. Married Annie Curran on 16th September 1916 in the Pro Cathedral, Dublin. They had six children. During the War of Independence he served in the London Brigade of the Irish Volunteers. He returned to Ireland following the formation of the Civic Guard in 1922, being promoted quickly to the rank of Sergeant. Upon retirement resided with his daughter and son-in-law in Glenbrook, Limerick. In 1966 while on holidays in New York visiting his son he became illl and returned to Ireland. Died on 1st April 1966 in the Regional Hospital, Dooradoyle, Limerick. He is buried in Deansgrange Cemetery, Dublin. His brother was the famous Gaelic author, Pafraig O'Siocru. |