John Alister Mackinnon DCM MM

Died

15 April 1921

Age

Rank

District Inspector

Force

Royal Irish Constabulary

Cause

Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

Off Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Shot and fatally wounded in a terrorist ambush while he was playing golf.

Roll of Honour Citation

Shot and fatally wounded in a terrorist ambush while he was playing golf.

Circumstances

Shot and fatally wounded in an IRA ambush while he was playing golf.

Died from his wounds about 45 minutes after being shot by several terrorists concealed in a hedge, some 15 yards away, while he and a Cadet from his Command were playing golf at the Tralee Links. He was a holder of the Distinguished Conduct Medal and Military Medal.