Policing Genealogy Ireland History
Download| Name: | James Acton | Reg No: | 3812 |
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| Image: | - | Date Of Joining: | 27 March 1923 |
| Date of birth: | 14 January 1896 | Address: | Corlaghy, Moycullen, Galway |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic | IRA Rank: | Private |
| Rank In National Army: | - | RIC Rank: | 0 |
| Foreign Army Rank: | - | If In Cid Or Protection Corps: | - |
| Knowledge Of Irish Language: | Yes | Height: | 5ft 10 1/8 |
| Chest: | 39/37 | Remarks: | - |
| Keyword: | Died in Service Creeslough | Acknowledgements And Sources: | - |
| Garda Rank at end of service: | - | Where Stationed-DISTRICT(Place): | DOENGAL (Creeslough) |
| End of Service and Reason: | - | Marriage | - |
| Occupation Or Trade: | - | By Whom Recommended: | - |
| Link To Register: | - | ||
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Page Numbers: | 285 and 286 |
| Further Notes: | James Joseph Acton was the son of John Acton (a Farmer) and Bridget Holland. He was a fluent Irish speaker and involved in athletics. Married Anna Garvey on 17th November 1938 in St. Jospeh's Church, Galway City. Died suddenly while serving on 6th Janaury 1950 in Kildvagh, Ballyconnell, Cavan. He is buried in Moycullen, County Galway. His brother was also a Garda: John Acton (Reg No. 5930). | ||