William Agar

William Agar

Died

:

31 October 1919

Age

:

37

Rank

:

Constable

Force

:

Royal Irish Constabulary

Cause

:

Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

:

On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Shot dead at Ballivor Barracks, County Meath, as he attempted to bar the door when three men rushed.

At approximately 10:00pm, a man arrived at the door to Ballivor Barracks, County Meath, giving his name as that of a local farmer and claiming his cattle had been stolen.

When Constable Agar opened the door three men rushed in and as William attempted to bar the door a scuffle ensued and the officer was shot dead.