Patrick Joseph Mageean

Died:
27 February 1942
Age:
40
Rank:
Constable
Force:
Royal Ulster Constabulary GC
Cause:
Accident
Duty Status:
On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Fatally injured when crushed in an accident whilst inspecting a lorry as part of his PSV inspection duties.

Police Memorial Tribute

Stationed at Victoria Barracks in Londonderry, Constable Mageean had been attached to inspect Public Service Vehicles for 6 years prior to his death. He was in Kilrea inspecting a tip up lorry when the body of the lorry crashed down on Constable Mageen due to a bolt coming loose. Constable Mageean sustained crush injuries that rendered him unconscious. He died later in Ballymoney Hospital.