John McGuire

Died

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22 September 1920

Age

:

20

Rank

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Constable

Force

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Royal Irish Constabulary

Cause

:

Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

:

On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

One of five Constables killed in an ambush by a large number of terrorists in Drummin, County Clare.

One of five Constables killed in an ambush by a large number of terrorists at Drummin Hill in the townland of Drummin, near Rineen, County Clare. Their Sergeant, Michael Hynes, died from his wounds two days later.