John Herbert Evans

Died:
31 October 1920
Age:
22
Rank:
Constable
Force:
Royal Irish Constabulary
Cause:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status:
Travelling To

Roll of Honour Citation

Shot in the head and killed, alongside a colleague, as they and two other officers were returning to duty from leave.

Police Memorial Tribute

As four officers were returning to duty from a period of leave, John and his colleague, Constable Albert F. Caseley, were were shot in the head and killed, at Hillville, just outside Killorglin, County Kerry.

The other two officers, Constables Ernest Bright and Patrick Waters, are believed to have been abducted and killed.