William E Hill

Died

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3 July 1921

Age

:

20

Rank

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Constable

Force

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Royal Irish Constabulary

Cause

:

Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

:

On Duty

Fatally shot alongside Sergeant Andrew Johnstone, who died the previous day, when their patrol was ambushed while investigating an incident on the railway line at Oola, County Limerick, after a train carrying military goods was hijacked and two of the wagons set on fire.