Peter Shannon

Died

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17 December 1920

Age

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36

Rank

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Constable

Force

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Royal Irish Constabulary

Cause

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Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

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On Duty

Shot three times and died at the scene when his patrol of one Sergeant and three Constables was ambushed by terrorists at Swanlinbar, County Cavan at about 9:30pm. Posthumously awarded the Constabulary Medal for Gallantry.