Peter Shannon
Died
:
17 December 1920
Age
:
36
Rank
:
Constable
Force
:
Royal Irish Constabulary
Cause
:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Shot dead when his patrol was ambushed by terrorists in Swanlinbar, County Cavan. Posthumously awarded the Constabulary Medal for Gallantry.
Shot three times and died at the scene when, about 9:30pm, his patrol of one Sergeant and three Constables was ambushed by terrorists in the village of Swanlinbar, County Cavan. Posthumously awarded the Constabulary Medal for Gallantry.