Hugh Harold McCrone

Died

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26 October 1988

Age

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20

Rank

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Reserve Constable

Force

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Royal Ulster Constabulary

Cause

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Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

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Travelling From

Roll of Honour Citation

Fatally shot in a terrorist ambush as he drove away after finishing duty at Kinawley RUC Station, County Fermanagh.

At 7.07pm, just after going off  duty and leaving Kinawley RUC Station, Reserve Constable McCrone and a colleague were in an unmarked car travelling to Enniskillen. They were just one mile from Kinawley, driving along the Graffy Road, Crocknacreevy, Mackan, when their vehicle was ambushed by terrorists who sprayed their car with gunfire.

With Hugh mortally wounded their vehicle crashed into the verge. His colleague attempted to return fire but was seriously wounded in the neck, shoulder, arm and body.

Hugh was single but had recently got engaged. His funeral took place at Cookstown Presbyterian Church.