James Gleeson

James Gleeson

Died

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22 October 1849

Age

:

21

Rank

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Sub Constable

Force

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Constabulary of Ireland

Cause

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Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

:

On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Died eight days after being shot and fatally wounded when he and other officers were fired on after stopping a group of armed men from removing crops and livestock.

His colleague, Sub-Constable Patrick Mortimer, was killed during the incident.