Military archives: Burdock tried to batter Black & Tans

His name may be best known for fish and chips, but Leo Burdock was trying to batter Black & Tans in the War of Independence.

The Dubliner — whose family opened their first chipper near Christ Church Cathedral in 1913 — detailed his activities in a successful application for a military pension, published online today.

He was awarded a pension in 1946, receiving an annual payment of £21 and 11 shillings and one pence for his service from April 1 1920 to September 30, 1923.