William J Smith

William J Smith

Died

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20 January 1921

Age

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24

Rank

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Constable

Force

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Royal Irish Constabulary

Cause

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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.