Policing Genealogy Ireland History

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Name:	William Coonan	Reg No:	695
Image:	-	Date Of Joining:	03 April 1922
Date of birth:	14 June 1900	Address:	Moneygall, Offaly
Religion:	Roman Catholic.	IRA Rank:	I.R.P.
Rank In National Army:	-	RIC Rank:	0
Foreign Army Rank:	-	If In Cid Or Protection Corps:	-
Knowledge Of Irish Language:	-	Height:	5ft 10 3/4
Chest:	38, 35	Remarks:	Card Issued 25 Jun 1925
Keyword:	Superintendent	Acknowledgements And Sources:	Information courtesy of Sally Gaynor
Garda Rank at end of service:	-	Where Stationed-DISTRICT(Place):	-
End of Service and Reason:	-	Marriage	-
Occupation Or Trade:	-	By Whom Recommended:	-
Link To Register:	https://digital.ucd.ie/view-media/ucdlib:53466/canvas/ucdlib:53495
Additional Images:	-	Page Numbers:	49 and 50
Further Notes:	Son of Thomas Coonan and Margaret Rourke. Worked as a Butcher before joining. Was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his IRA Service during War of Independence. Stationed in Castledermott (1922-1923), Ballinrobe (1923-1927), Killala (1927-1942), Ennistymon, McCurtain Street Cork (1942-1949), Wexford (1949-1952) Mohill (1952-1953) and Thomastown (1953-1965). Promoted to Sergeant on 1st March 1923, Inspector on 1st December 1942 and Superintendent on 19th November 1952. Was Sergeant of Weights and Measures for Portlaoise and Ennistymon. Married Mary 'Maura' Cowan (native of Ennistymon) on 24th June 1931. Retired on 11th June 1965 and was actively involved in community events such as the Wheelchairs Association and Tidy Towns. Died at Waterford County and City Infirmary on 3rd January 1978.