Robert Gorbey

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 a 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.

One of three officers who were fatally shot when, six days earlier, 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.