John King
Died
:
1 July 1921
Age
:
36
Rank
:
Constable
Force
:
Royal Irish Constabulary
Cause
:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Abducted and shot dead when his cycle patrol from Dromore West was ambushed by terrorists at Culleens, County Sligo.
Abducted and shot dead alongside his colleague, Constable Thomas Higgins, when their cycle patrol from Dromore West was ambushed by two groups of terrorists at Culleens, County Sligo.