William J Smith
Died
:
20 January 1921
Age
:
24
Rank
:
Constable
Force
:
Royal Irish Constabulary
Cause
:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Shot and killed, alongside three colleagues, when their mobile patrol was ambushed by terrorists between Sixmilebridge and Broadford, County Clare.
Shot and killed, alongside three colleagues, when their mobile patrol was ambushed by a large terrorist unit at Glenwood House, between Sixmilebridge and Broadford, County Clare. Two other officers died from their injuries on 25th and 31st January.