Robert Gorbey

Died

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6 November 1920

Age

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23

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

Roll of Honour Citation

Fatally shot when terrorists attacked the RIC Barracks and a patrol in Ballyduff, County Kerry. Posthumously awarded the Constabulary Medal for Gallantry.

One of three Constables who were fatally shot when, six days earlier, on 31st October, a large terrorist unit attacked the RIC Barracks in Ballyduff, County Kerry, and a patrol that was in the village at the time. Posthumously awarded the Constabulary Medal for Gallantry.

Constable William Madden died on the day of the attack and Constable George Morgan died from his wounds the following day, 1st November.