James Gleeson
Died
:
22 October 1849
Age
:
21
Rank
:
Sub Constable
Force
:
Constabulary of Ireland
Cause
:
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.