John McFadden

Died

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23 April 1921

Age

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30

Rank

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Sergeant

Force

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Royal Irish Constabulary

Cause

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Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

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On Duty

Shot dead in Market Square in Kilrush, County Clare, as he and another officer returning to their barracks were confronted by terrorist gunmen who had earlier fired on the convent, mistakenly believing it to be the RIC barracks. Posthumously awarded the Constabulary Medal for Gallantry.