John White
Died
:
7 February 1867
Age
:
50
Rank
:
Constable
Force
:
Royal Irish Constabulary
Cause
:
Suicide
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Took his own life by lacerating his throat at the Headquarters Depot, Phoenix Park, Dublin, while suffering from mental illness.
His mental health issues were caused by the effects of a head injury that he sustained on duty and through being refused permission to retire.