Officer who died in the line of duty.

On 4 May 1973 the officer was on guard duty at Coalisland police station, Co. Tyrone; he opened the gates to admit a mobile patrol when a republican sniper fired several shots and he was hit in the head. He lay in hospital, completely paralysed and unable to communicate until he died 22 years later.

• Police Force:

  • Royal Ulster Constabulary GC 1922-2001
  • Royal Ulster Constabulary

• Keywords:

  • Police Officer

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