John Kenna

Died

14 May 1921

Age

Rank

Constable

Force

Royal Irish Constabulary

Cause

Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

On Duty

Circumstances

Shot dead in a field near his barracks by four IRA gunmen.

Shot dead by four terrorist gunmen in a field near the barracks at Innishannon where he was stationed. His shooting was one of a number carried out in retaliation for the execution of four terrorists two weeks previously.