REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR
REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR
A tribute to the soldiers of the British Army, murdered by the IRA whilst serving on Operation Banner in County Fermanagh
A tribute to the soldiers of the British Army, murdered by the IRA whilst serving on Operation Banner in County Fermanagh
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Acknowledgements The Ely Centre express their sincerest gratitude to all those individuals who have worked with us in the creation of this Remember with Honour publication which accompanies our 2014 County Fermanagh Roll of Honour. This publication would not have been possible without the support and commitment of many individuals and organisations, we thank each of you for assistance throughout this process, however the following organisations and individuals deserve particular mention. The Ely Centre would like to thank the Royal British Legion Enniskillen Branch and in particular Mr Gordon Acheson, Vice President and Director ofthe Ely Centre for, endless hours he has committed to the creation of the Roll of Honour and this accompanying publication. The Ely Centre thank the Northern Ireland Veterans Association (NIVA) and their team of dedicated volunteers who have supported our remembrance project throughout and have been essential in encouraging us throughout and ensuring we have always received the most accurate information and support Finally, we thank the Regimental Association of the Ulster Defence Regiment Enniskillen Branch and in particular Mr William Wallace, Association Secretary, for the invaluable information and guidance provided throughout the development of this publication which aims to reverently acknowledge and pay tribute to the ultimate sacrifice which each of these fallen heroes paid. Mr W.J Dixon Chairperson The Ely Centre
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Foreword Operation Banner was the operational name for the British Armed Forces’ operation in Northern Ireland from August 1969 to July 2007. It was initially deployed at the request of the unionist government of Northern Ireland to support the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC). After the 1998 Belfast Agreement, the operation was gradually scaled down. Its role was to assert the authority of the Government of the United Kingdom in Northern Ireland. The Royal Navy and Royal Marines in direct support of the Army commitment supplied a maritime component under the codename of Operation Grenada. In total 1,441 members of the British armed forces died in Operation Banner, including natural causes and suicide. Recent evidence suggest that suicide may be attributable to at least 25-33% of unknown deaths amongst members of the armed forces (NIVA, 2014). 692 soldiers in the regular British Army were killed as a result of paramilitary violence 689 died from other causes 197 soldiers from the Ulster Defence Regiment were killed as a result of paramilitary violence 284 died from other causes. 7 soldiers from the Royal Irish Regiment were killed as a result of paramilitary violence 7 died from other causes. 9 soldiers from the Territorial Army were killed as a result of paramilitary violence 8 died from other causes. 2 members from other branches in the army were killed as a result of paramilitary violence. 21 Royal Marines were killed as a result of paramilitary violence 5 died from other causes. 8 Royal Navy servicemen were killed as a result of paramilitary violence 3 died from other causes. 4 Royal Air Force servicemen were killed as a result of paramilitary violence 22 died from other causes. In Co Fermanagh a total of 21 regular British Amy soldiers were murdered. The Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA) was solely responsible for all British Army killings. Thirteen soldiers were murdered during the 1970’s and a further eight soldiers were murdered in the 1980’s. 4
Thousands more suffered and continue to suffer from the physical and psychological injuries sustained in Operation Banner. The highest number of fatalities was sustained on the 321 (EOD) Company Royal Army Ordnance Corps and The Royal Regiment of Artillery, who each, had four soldiers killed during the 1970’s. The Royal Regiment of the Fusiliers had three members killed, The Kings Own Scottish Borderers and The 9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales’s) regiments each had 2 members killed. The Special Air Service, The Royal Corps Transport, The Royal Green Jackets, The 15th/19th Kings Royal Hussar, The 16th/5th Queens Royal Lancers and The Royal Hampshire Regiment each had one member killed. The Ely Centre extends our sincerest gratitude to all the brave and courageous soldiers of the British Army who fought against terrorism during the ‘Troubles”. We remember with honour those who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending Northern Ireland from terrorism. Mr L McDowell Director The Ely Centre
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321 EOD Squadron 11 EOD Regiment RLC is a unit of the British 321 EOD 11duties EOD RLCRLC is is 321 E Army responsible forSquadron bomb disposal in Regiment Northern Ireland. 321 EOD Squadron 11 EOD Regiment a un 321 EOD 11 EOD Regiment is a disposal unit of for the British Army a Squadron unit of the British Army responsible bomb Army responsible forRLC bomb duties in Nort With Headquarters at Thiepval Barracks in Northern Lisburn, the unit Armyits responsible for bomb dutiesIreland. in Ireland. disposal duties indisposal Northern With Withprovince its Headquarters at Thiepval Barracks covers the entire of Northern Ireland. The unit remains the With its Headquarters at Thiepval Barracks in in Lisb With its Headquarters at Thiepval Barracks in Lisburn, the unit cove covers the entire province of Northern Ireland. The most decorated unitthe in the British Army.the entire province of Lisburn, unit covers covers the entire of Northern Ireland. The unit Army. remains the most mostprovince decorated unit in the British Northern Ireland. The unit remains the most most decorated unit in the British Army.
321 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL COMPANY decorated unit in the British Army. 321 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL COMPA 321 EXPLOSIVE ORDN ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS 321 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL COMPANY ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE
The Unit was re-designatedORDNANCE 321EOD Squadron DISPOSAL Royal Logistic Corps on 5th 321 EXPLOSIVE COMPANY ROYAL ARMY CORPS The1993 Unit wasORDNANCE re-designated 321EOD SquadronThe Royal Logistic Corps321E on Unit was re-designated April The Unit1993 wasARMY re-designated 321EOD Squadron Royal LogisticApril Corps1993 on 5th April ROYAL ORDNANCE CORPS April 1993was re-designated 321EOD Squadron Royal Logistic Corps on 5th April The Unit Staff Sergeant Ronald Frank Beckett Staff Sergeant Ronald Frank Beckett Staff Sergeant Ronald Frank B 1993 23211152, Staff Sergeant Ronald Frank BeckettRoyal Army Ordnance Corps
23211152, Army 2321 Killed in action, age 36, onRoyal 30 August 1973Ordnance as he draggedCorps a Killed in action, age 36, on 30 August 1973 as Kille he d 23211152, Royal Army Ordnance Corps 20lbStaff IRA bomb out of a Post Office at Tullyhommon, Co. Sergeant Ronald Beckett 20lb IRA out of a Frank Post Office Killed in action, age 36, bomb on 30 August 1973 as he dragged aat Tullyhomm 20lb Fermanagh. Fermanagh. 20lb bomb Ferm Laid IRA to rest at out of a Post Office at Tullyhommon, Co. Laid to rest at 23211152, Royal Army Ordnance Corps Fermanagh. Laid ST PAULS CHURCHYARD, ST PAULS CHURCHYARD, Killed in action, age 36, on 30 August 1973 as he dragged a 20lb Laid to rest at ST P TUPSLEY, HEREFORD. IRA bomb out of a PostHEREFORD. Office at Tullyhommon, Co. Fermanagh. TUPSLEY, ST PAULS CHURCHYARD, TUP Laid to rest at TUPSLEY, HEREFORD. REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR ST PAULS CHURCHYARD, TUPSLEY, HEREFORD. REM REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR
Warrant Officer 2 John2Arthur Warrant Officer John Maddocks Arthur Maddocks
Warrant Officer 2 John Arthur 23507805, Royal Army Ordnance Warrant Officer 2 John Arthur Maddocks 23507805, Royal Corps Army Ordnance Corps
Warrant Officer 2 John Arthur 2350 Killed in action, age in 32,action, on 2 December 1974 examined 1974 as Killed age 32, onas2heDecember he 23507805, Royal Army Ordnance Corps Maddocks Kille an IRA milkan churn bomb at Gortmullen, Derrylin, Co. IRA milk churn bomb at Gortmullen, Derrylin, Killed in action, age 32, on 2 December 1974 as he examined Fermanagh. Fermanagh.
IRA milkLaid bomb at Gortmullen, Derrylin, Co. 23507805, Royal Army Ordnancean Corps Laid to rest atchurnto rest at Killed in action, age 32, on 2 December 1974 as he examined an Fermanagh. SOUTHAMPTON CREMATORIUM. SOUTHAMPTON CREMATORIUM. IRA milk churn bomb at Gortmullen, Derrylin, Laid to rest Co. at Fermanagh. Laid to rest at SOUTHAMPTON CREMATORIUM. REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR
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Sergeant Martin Sergeant Martin EamonEamon Walsh Walsh
Sergeant Martin Eamon Walsh 24060262, Royal Corps Army Ordnance Corps 24060262, Royal Army Ordnance Sergeant Martin Eamon Walsh
Killed inJanuary action1977 on 9th January 1977 whilst attemp Sergeant Martin Eamon 2406 Killed in action on 9th whilst attempting to Walsh 24060262, Royal Army Ordnance Corps dismantle an IRA milk-churn bomb near Newtown Kille dismantle an IRA milk-churn bomb near Newtownbutler, Killed in action 9th January 1977 whilst to Co.on Fermanagh. 24060262, Royalattempting Army Ordnance Corps dism Co. Fermanagh. Killed in action 9th January 1977 whilst attempting to dismantle dismantle an IRAonmilk-churn bomb near Newtownbutler, Co. F an IRA milk-churn bombHONOUR near Newtownbutler, REMEMBERED WITH Co. Fermanagh. REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR Co. Fermanagh. REM REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR 6
Private Thomas Francis McCann Murdered on 13 February 1972, age 19. Private McCann was born in Dublin and was abducted by the IRA on the way there to visit his mother. His hooded and gagged body was found at Newtownbutler on the Fermanagh border. He had been transferred on compassionate grounds to Ulster to see his mother regularly.
The Special Air Service or SAS is a regiment of the Britis constituted on 31 May 1950 . The Special Air Service wa British Army during the Second World War, formed in Ju Stirling and originally called "L" Detachment, Special Ai in January 1943, Stirling was captured in Tunisia and Pad replaced him as Commander.
REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR
The Special Air of Service or SASKingdom is a regiment of the British(UKSF) a It is part the United Special Forces Army constituted on 31 May 1950 . The Special Air Service the model for the special forces of many other countries a was a unit of the British Army during the Second World War, formed in July 1941 by David Stirling and originally called “L” Detachment, Special Air Service Brigade, in January 1943, Stirling was captured in Tunisia and Paddy (Blair) Mayne replaced him as Commander. It is part of the United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) and has served as the model for the special forces of many Corporalother countries all over the world
SPECIAL AIR SERVICE Lance Alistair Ira Slater MM SPECIAL AIR SERVICE
24332940, Special Air Service Lance22nd Corporal Alistair Ira Killed in action, age 28, on 2 December 1984 w Slater MM serving with 22 SAS during an operation again 22nd Special Air Service Provisional 24332940, IRA in Kesh, Co Fermanagh. Two Killed in action, age killed, 28, on 2 two December 1984 while terrorists were captured and 1000lb serving with 22 SAS during an operation against the explosives recovered. For his part Provisional IRA in Kesh, Co Fermanagh. Twoin IRAthe opera terrorists were killed, two captured and 1000lb Slater was posthumously awarded theof Military
explosives recovered. For his part in the operation L/ Cpl Slater was posthumously awarded the Military Laid to rest at Medal.
ST. MARTIN'S CHURCHYARD, HEREFOR Laid to rest at ST. MARTIN’S CHURCHYARD, HEREFORD
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ROYAL CORPS OF TRAN
The Royal Corps of Transport was formed in 1965 from the transport (land, water and air) elements of the Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) and the movement control element of Driver the Royal Engineers (RE). In 1993, following the Options for Norman William The Royal Corps of TransportMcKenzie was formed in 1965 fro Change review, the Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) was formed (land, water and air) elements of Royal Army Serv by the amalgamation of The Royal Corps the of Transport, andCorps, the movement control element of the Roy Royal Army (RASC) Ordnance Royal Pioneer Corps, Army 4097624, R Catering Corps, Postal and Courier elements the revie (RE).and In 1993, following the Options forofChange Killed in ac Royal Engineers. Logistic Corps (RLC) was formed by the amalgamatio
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landmine e Corps of Transport, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, Roy Co. Ferman TRANSPORT Corps, Army Catering Corps, and Postal and Courier e Royal Engineers.
Driver Norman William McKenzie
ROYAL CORPS OF TRANSPORT
4097624, Royal Corps of Transport Killed in action, age 25, on 11 April 1974 by an IRA landmine explosion while on patrol near Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh.
Driver Norman William McKenzie
REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR
REMEMB 4097624, Royal Corps of Transport Killed in action, age 25, on 11 April 1974 by an landmine explosion while on patrol near Lisna Co. Fermanagh.
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ROYAL REGIMENT OF FUSILIERS ROYAL REGIMENT OF Corporal Thomas Henry Agar ROYAL REGIMENT OF FUSILIERS FUSILIERS ROYAL REGIMENT OF
Corporal Henry Agar Age 35, 1st Battalion, Royal RegimentThomas of Fusiliers Killed on 18th May 1984 alongside L/Cpl Robert Huggins Corporal Thomas Agar Age 35 IRA device under theirHenry car near the Age when 35, 1stan Battalion, Royal exploded Regiment of Fusiliers Killed Enniskillen Centre.L/Cpl L/Cpl PeterHuggins Gallimore was Killed on 18th MayLeisure 1984 alongside Robert when a Age 35, 1st Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers in theexploded explosion and died 17the October 1984. The whenwounded an IRA device under their caron near Ennisk Killed on 18th May 1984 alongside L/Cpl Robert Huggins when an Enniskillen Leisure Centre. L/Cpl Peter was three soldiers were all based at Gallimore Ballykelly and were taking part wound IRA device explodedand under their car near the Enniskillen Leisure wounded in the explosion died on 17 October 1984. The inL/Cpl an annual Gallimore Sealink Classic anglingincompetition. They had Centre. was wounded thetaking explosion and died three s threefinished soldiersPeter were all based at Ballykelly and were part their fishing and returned to their car at 5:30PM and as onan17annual October 1984. The angling three soldiers were They all based in an a in Sealink Classic competition. had at Ballykelly thetaking car moved, the bomb exploded. andfinished were part inand an returned annual Sealink Classic angling their fishing to their car at 5:30PM andcompetition. as finishe They had finished theirexploded. fishing and returned to their car at 5:30PM the car moved, the bomb the car REMEMBERED and WITH HONOUR as the car moved, the bomb exploded.
Corporal Thomas Henry Agar
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Lance Corporal Robert Vernon Huggins
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Lance Corporal Robert Vernon Huggins Lance Corporal Robert Vernon Hug 24304032, 1st Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers 24304032, 1st Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Killed, age 29, on 18 May 1984 Killed, Vernon age 29, on 18 May 1984 Lance Corporal Robert 243040 LaidLaid to resttoatrest at Killed, Huggins GORTON CEMETERY, GORTON, MANCHESTER. GORTON CEMETERY, GORTON, MANCHESTER. Laid to GORT 24304032, 1st Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Killed, age 29, on 18 May 1984 Laid to rest at REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR GORTON CEMETERY, GORTON, MANCHESTER. REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR
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REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR Lance Corporal Peter William Gallimore
Lance Corporal Peter William Gallimore
24414151, 1st Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Lance Corporal Peter William Galli Died of Wounds, age 27, on 18 October 1984 following an 24414151, 1st Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers explosion on 18 May 1984 2441415 LaidDied to restofatWounds, age 27, on 18 October 1984 following an explosion on24414151, 18 May 1984 HEATON CEMETERY, BOLTON, GREATER 1st Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Died of Laid to restofatWounds, age 27, on 18 October 1984 following an explosio MANCHESTER. Died on 18 May 1984 REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR HEATON CEMETERY, BOLTON,explosion GREATER Laid to r Laid to rest at MANCHESTER. HEATON CEMETERY, BOLTON, GREATER HEATO REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR MANCHESTER. MANCH
Lance Corporal Peter William Gallimore
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Artillery (RA), is the artillery arm of the British Army. Despite its name, The Royal R it comprises a number of regiments The Royal Artillery performs a wide Artillery (R range of roles, The Captain General of the regiment is Queen Elizabeth II. it comprise The Royal Regiment of Artillery, commonly referred to as the Royal The Royal Regiment of of Artillery comprises both Regular (full-time) and range of rol The Royal Regiment Artillery, commonly referred to as the The Royal Regiment ofThe Artillery, commonly referred as the Royal Artillery (RA), is the artillery the British Army. of itstoname, Reserve (part-time) units. Regiment Artillery comprises the Royal R The Royal Artillery (RA), isarm theofRoyal artillery arm ofDespite the British Army. it comprises a number ofisthe regiments The Royal performs wide Artillery (RA), theRoyal artillery arm of Artillery the British Army.a Despite itsReserve name, (pa Royal Artillery and Horse Artillery. Despite its name, it comprises a number of regiments The range of roles, The Captain General of the regiment is Queen Elizabeth II. it comprises a number of regiments The Royal Artillery performs a wideArtil Royal Royal Artillery performs a wide range of roles, Theand Captain The Royal Regiment Artillery comprises both (full-time) range of roles,ofThe Captain General of Regular the regiment is Queen Elizabeth II. General of theunits. regiment isRegiment QueenofElizabeth II. ThetheRoyal Reserve (part-time) Theof Royal Artillery The Royal Regiment Artillery comprises bothcomprises Regular (full-time) and Regiment both Regular (full-time) and Royal Artilleryof andArtillery the Royalcomprises Horse Artillery. Reserve (part-time) units. The Royal Regiment of Artillery comprises the Reserve (part-time) units. The Royal Regiment of Artillery Royal Artillery and the Royal Horse Artillery.
ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY comprises the Royal Artillery and theROYAL Royal HorseREGIMENT Artillery. Gunner Errol Leroy Gordon ROYALREGIMENT REGIMENTOF OFARTILLERY ARTILLERY ROYAL
Gunner Errol Leroy Gordon
24115910, Royal Regiment of Artillery
ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY Gunner Errol Leroy GordonKilled in action, age 22, on 7 August 1972 along with a colleague,
Gunner Errol Leroy Gordon 241159 Lance Bombardier David Wynne in an IRA landmine ambush on Killed 24115910, Royal Regiment of Artillery 24115910, Royal Regiment ofGordon Artillery Lance their Land Rover near Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh. Gunner Gunner Errol LeroyKilled Gordon Killed action,age age22, 22, on on 7 August August 1972 inin action, 1972along alongwith witha acolleague, colleague, Lance originally came from Kingston, Jamaica. their L Lance Bombardier David Wynne in an IRA landmine ambush Bombardier David Wynne in an IRA landmine ambush on theiron Land Rover 24115910, Royal Regiment of Artillery Laid to rest at near Lisnaskea, CoLisnaskea, Fermanagh. Gordon originally came from origina their Land Rover near Co Gunner Fermanagh. Gunner Gordon Killed in action, age 22, on 7 August 1972 along with a colleague, SALISBURY CREMATORIUM, Kingston, Jamaica. Laid to originally came from Kingston, Jamaica. SALISBURY, Lance Bombardier David Wynne in an IRA landmine ambush Laid to rest at on SALIS WILTSHIRE. Laid to rest at SALISBURY CREMATORIUM, SALISBURY, their Land Rover near Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh. Gunner Gordon WILTS REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR SALISBURY CREMATORIUM, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE. originally came from Kingston, Jamaica. WILTSHIRE. REME Laid to restWITH at REMEMBERED HONOUR REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR Lance Bombardier David Patrick WynneCREMATORIUM, SALISBURY SALISBURY, Lance Bombardier David Patri WILTSHIRE. Lance Bombardier David Patrick Wynne REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR 24155248, Royal Regiment of Artillery. Lance Bombardier David Wynne Killed in Patrick action alongside Gunner Errol Gordon on 7 24155 24155248, Royal Regiment of Artillery. August 1972, age 21. Killed KilledPatrick in action alongside LanceRoyal Bombardier WynneGunner Errol Gordon on 7 24155248, Regiment ofDavid Artillery. Laid to rest at Augu 1972, age Killed in action alongside GunnerAugust Errol Gordon on21. ST MARTINS CHURCHYARD, CAERPHILLY. Laid t Laid to rest at 7 August 1972, age 21. 24155248, Royal Regiment of Artillery. Laid to rest at ST M ST MARTINS CHURCHYARD, CAERPHILLY. Killed in action WITH alongside Gunner Errol Gordon on 7 ST MARTINS CHURCHYARD, CAERPHILLY. REMEMBERED HONOUR
August 1972, age HONOUR
21. REMEMBERED WITH REM REMEMBERED WITH HONOURLaid to rest at ST MARTINS CHURCHYARD, CAERPHILLY. Gunner Victor Husband
24224496, Royal Regiment of Artillery
Gunner Victor Husband
Gunner Victor Husband
Gunner Victor
24224496, Royal RegimentWITH of Artillery REMEMBERED Killed in action, age 23, on 2 HONOUR
June 1972 by anVictor IRA landmine Gunner Husband 2422 Killed in action, age 23, on 2 June 1972 by an IRA landmine explosion close to the Border at Roslea, Co Fermanagh. A fellow Kille explosion close to the Border at Roslea, Co Fermanagh. A fellow 24224496, Royal Regiment of Artillery soldier, Gunner Brian Robertson also died in the explosion that explo soldier, Brian23, Robertson also1972 diedby in the explosion that explosion Killed in Gunner action, age on 2 June an IRA landmine was triggered from theofRep of Ireland. soldi was triggered from the Rep Ireland. close to the Border at Roslea, Co Fermanagh. A fellow soldier, Gunner explosion occurred a bridge at Derryvollen wasthe TheThe explosion occurred near bridge at was thatfrom was Husband 24224496, Royal Regiment ofDerryvollen Artillery Brian Robertson also died inanear the explosion that wasthat triggered repeatedly closed by the northern security forces and routinely repeatedly closed by the northern security forces and routinely The Rep of Ireland. The explosion occurred near a bridge at Derryvollen that Killed in action, age 23, on 2 June 1972 by an IRA landmine reopened by local farmers. reopened by local farmers. was repeatedly closed northern securityCo forces and routinely explosion close toby thethe Border at Roslea, Fermanagh. A fellow repea reopened farmers.that reop Brian Robertson also died inby thelocal explosion LaidLaid tosoldier, rest at Gunner to rest at Laid to rest at was triggered from the Rep of Ireland. THORNTREE CATHOLIC CEMETERY, THORNTREE CATHOLIC CEMETERY, CATHOLIC CEMETERY, MIDDLESBROUGH. Laid TheTHORNTREE explosion occurred near a bridge at Derryvollen that was MIDDLESBROUGH. MIDDLESBROUGH. THO repeatedly closed by the northern security forces and routinely REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR
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4214250, Royal Regiment of Artillery Killed in action, age 23, on 2 June 1972 alongside Gunner Victor Husband by an IRA Landmine explosion near Roslea.
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m two of their regiments no The King's Own Scottish Borderers was an infantry regiment of the British The King's Own Scottish Borderers was an infantry regiment of the Bri Army, part of the Scottish Division. Between 1972 to 2004, the regiment Northern Ire The King’s Own Scottish Borderers was an infantry regiment Laid to rest at SOUTHWICK CEMETERY, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR
was regularly postedoftothe Northern Ireland as part of Between Operation Banner to 2004, the part Scottish Division. 1972 to ofArmy, the British Army, part of the Scottish Division. Between
maintain stability during The Troubles.
regime was regularly posted to Northern Ireland as part of Operation Banner to 1972 to 2004, the regiment was regularly posted to Northern They were most notably of the 1989 Derryard attack which OWN killedstability KINGS SCOTT Ireland asstability part victims ofduring Operation Banner to maintain maintain The Troubles. twoduring of their men. the 1990s, they were one of the few Scottish TheDuring Troubles. regiments deployed the Yugoslav Wars of butthe were1989 mainly stationed in Theynot were mosttonotably victims Derryard attack They were most the 1989 Derryard attackwhich kill Private James Houston Northern Ireland instead two ofkilled theirtwo men. the During 1990s, the they1990s, were one the few which of During their men. theyofwere oneScottish the few Scottish regiments not deployed Yugoslav
of regiments not deployed to the Yugoslav Warsto butthe were mainly statione Wars but were mainly stationed in Northern Ireland instead Northern Ireland instead
KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS
KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS Private James Houston
4670667, King's Own Scottish Borderers KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS Killed in action, age 22, on 13 December 1989.
Private James Houston
Private James Houston
One of two soldiers killed during an IRA attack on their checkpoint at Derryard. 4670667, King’s Own Scottish Borderers Laid to22, reston at 13 December 1989. One of two soldiers Killed in action, age 4670667, King's Own Scottish Borderers killedWIVENHOE during an IRACEMETERY, attack on theirCOLCHESTER, checkpoint at Derryard. Killed in action, age 22, on 198 ESSEX. Laid13 to December rest at WIVENHOE CEMETERY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX. One of two soldiers killed during an IRA atta REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR on their checkpoint at Derryard.
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Lance Corporal Laid to rest at WIVENHOE CEMETERY, COLCHESTE Michael John Patterson ESSEX. 4713866, King's Own Scottish Borderers
Lance Corporal Michael John Patterson
Killed in action, age 21, on 13 December 1989, Lance Corporal REMEMBERED WITH 4713866, King’s Own Scottish Borderers alongside Private James Houston during an HONOUR Michael John Patterson Killed in action, age 21, on 13 December 1989, alongside Private IRA attack on their checkpoint at Derryard. James Houston during an IRA attack on their checkpoint at Derryard. Laid to rest at Laid to rest at KIRKCOWAN CEMETERY, KIRKCOWAN, WIGTOWNSHIRE. KIRKCOWAN CEMETERY, KIRKCOWAN, 4713866, King's Own Scottish WIGTOWNSHIRE. REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR
Lance Corporal Michael John Patterson
REMEMBERED HONOUR KilledWITH in action, age 21, 11
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on 13 December 1989 alongside Private James Houston during an IRA attack on their checkpoint at Derryard.
separate regiments of the Green Jackets Brigade: the 1st G (43rd and 52nd), the 2nd Green Jackets the King's Royal the 3rd Green Jackets the Rifle Brigade. During the 1980 were deployed toinvarious of Northern Ireland The regiment was formed 1966 byparts the amalgamation of the (Oper
regiment was formed in 1966 byJackets the amalgamation of the three three The separate regiments of the Green Brigade: the separate regiments the52nd), Green Jackets Brigade: the 20 1stthe Green1982 Jacke 1st Green Jackets (43rd of and the 2nd Green The regiment's greatest loss of life cameJackets on July King’s(43rd Royal Rifle Corps and the 3rd Green Jackets the Rifle and 52nd), the 2nd Green Jackets the King's Royal Rifle Corp bandsmen were killed by a Provisional Irish Republican A Brigade. During theJackets 1980s, battalions deployed to battal the 3rd Green thethe Rifle Brigade. were During the 1980s, which exploded during a public concert featuring the the mus various parts of Northern Ireland (Operation Banner). were deployed to various parts of Northern Ireland (Operation Bann at the bandstand in Regents Park. on 20 July 1982 The regiment’s greatest loss of life came when The seven RGJ bandsmen by 20 a July Provisional regiment's greatest loss were of life killed came on 1982 when seve Irish Republican Army bomb which exploded during a public bandsmen were killed by a Provisional Irish Republican Army bomb concert featuring the music from Oliver! at the bandstand in from Ol which exploded during a public concert featuring the music Regents Park. at the bandstand in Regents Park.
ROYAL GREEN JACKETS Lance Corporal ROYAL GREEN JACKETS Thomas Westgarth Hewitt ROYAL GREEN JACKETS
Lance Corporal 24631700, Royal Green Jackets Thomas Lance Corporal Thomas Westgarth Hewitt Killed in action, age 21, on 19 July Hewitt 1987, in Belleek Westgarth patrol. He was in the kneeling position in the area o 24631700, Royal Green Jackets 24631700, Jackets Hotel at what was known as Royal 'splatGreen corner' when he w Killed in action, ageon21, on 19 Julyin 1987, Belleek Killed in action, age 21, 19 July 1987, Belleekin while on footwhile on f head bywas anthe sniper’s bullet. Hethe almost insta patrol. HeHe was in kneeling position in the area of died the Carlton patrol. inIRA the kneeling position in area of the Carlto Hotel at what was known as ‘splat corner’ when he was struck claimed that the shot came from across the border Hotel what was 'splatHecorner' wheninstantly. he was struckbi in the at head by an IRAknown sniper’sas bullet. died almost The RUC thatsniper’s the shot came In from across the border butIreland head byclaimed an IRA bullet. He1988 died aalmost instantly. The R disputed by the Gardai. Northern m this was disputed by the Gardai. In 1988 a Northern Ireland man claimed that the shot came from across the border but this was in Dublin years forinvolvement his involvement in Lcpl He was jailed in Dublin for for 3 3years for his in Lcpl Hewitt’s
disputed by the Gardai. In 1988 a Northern Ireland man was ja murder. in Dublin for 3 years for his involvement in Lcpl Hewitt’s mur
Laid to rest at Laid to rest at CITY CEMETERY, DALSTON, CARLISLE, CITY DALSTON, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA. Laid to restCEMETERY, at CUMBRIA. CITY CEMETERY, DALSTON, CARLISLE, REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR CUMBRIA. REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR
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Alexandra's Own) on 11 April 1922, becoming the 1
The 15th/19th The King’s Royal Hussars was a cavalry The 15th/19th King's RoyalItHussars was a cavalry regiment of theThe British Army. was created as partregiment of the of the British Army. It was in created as part of the reduction in cavalry reduction in cavalry the aftermath of the First World War.in the of the War. It was by the of It aftermath was formed byFirst the World amalgamation offormed the 15th Theamalgamation King’s the 15th and The King's Hussars andHussars the 19th (Queen Royal Hussars (Queen Hussars the 19th Royal Alexandra’s Alexandra's on 11 April 1922, becoming the 15th/19th Hussars Own) on 11 Own) April 1922, becoming the 15th/19th Hussars
15th/19th KINGS ROYAL HUSSARS
Sergeant 15th/19th KINGS ROYAL HUSSARS William Robson
15th/19th KINGS ROYAL HUSSARS Sergeant William Robson
24086391, 15th/19th King's Royal Hussars Sergeant Robson Died of wounds, age 23,William on 8 February 1975. Sgt Robson was shot when his five man foot patro 24086391, 15th/19th King’s Royal Hussars gun battle Died withof an IRAage night at Mullan near wounds, 23, onpatrol 8 February 1975. 24086391, 15th/19th King's Royal Hussars Sgt Robson was shot when his five man foot patrol were involved wounded in23, theon shoulder and and died in Died of wounds, 8 February 1975.stomach in a gun battle withage an IRA night patrol at Mullan near KinawIey. He was wounded in the shoulder and stomach and died in a Belfast Sgt Robson when his of fivesix manmonths foot patrol were a next was day.shot His wife and hisinvolved fatherinhad the next day. His wife of six months and his father had gun hospital battle with an IRA night patrol at Mullan near KinawIey. He was bedside duebuttoduea to dispute Airport th tried to reach his but bedside a disputeatat Glasgow Glasgow Airport wounded shoulder and stomach andatdied in aAirport Belfast hospital the they had in to the be driven to London. On arrival Belfast they London. On arrival atand Belfast Airport they were wereday. flown the hospital by helicopter onlyfather to be had forced to circle next Histowife of six months his tried to reach his flo for 30 minutes due to severe fog. When they finally landed they helicopter toatbe forcedAirport to circle forto30 bedside but due to aonly dispute Glasgow they had be minute driven to were told that Sgt Robson had died just a few minutes earlier. London. On arrival at Belfast Airport they were flown to the hospital When they finally landed they were told that Sgt by R helicopter only to be forced to circle for 30 minutes to severe fog. Laiddue to rest at few minutes earlier. BISHOP AUKLAND CEMETERY, BISHOP When they finally landed they were told that Sgt Robson had died just a AUKLAND, Co DURHAM. Laid to rest at few minutes earlier. Laid toBISHOP rest at AUKLAND CEMETERY, BISHOP REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR BISHOP AUKLAND CEMETERY, BISHOP AUKLAND, Co DURHAM. AUKLAND, Co DURHAM. REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR
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The amalgamation of the 9th Queen’s Royal Lancers and amalgamation of the 9th Queen's Royal and the 12th1960 Royal theThe 12th Royal Lancers took place onLancers 11 September Lancers took place on 11 September 1960 in Tidworth Garrison Church. in Tidworth Garrison Church. The reads: “Here 11 September 1960, Theinscription inscription reads: “Here on theon 11 the September 1960, 9th/12th Royal 9th/12th Lancers of by Wales’s) was formed by Lancers Royal (Prince of Wales's) (Prince was formed the 9th Queen’s Royal Lancers theand 9ththeQueen’s Royal Lancers and the 12th Royal Lancers 12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales's) coming together before God. (Prince together before God.it be It thoroughly is not It is notoftheWales’s) beginningcoming but the continuing of the same until which but yieldeth true glory." of the same until it be thefinished, beginning thethecontinuing thoroughly finished, which yieldeth the true glory.”
9th/12th ROYAL LANCERS (Prince of Wales’s) 9th/12th ROYAL LANCERS (Prince of Wales’s) Sergeant Robert Maughan 24174530, 9th/12th Royal Lancers Sergeant Robert Maughan Killed in action, age 30, on 8 May 1979 24174530, 9th/12th Royal Lancers Sgt Maughan and RUC Det Cons Norman Prue were shot by the IRA outside Holy Killed in action, age 30, on Cross 8 May 1979 Church around 11:30am while Mass was being conducted. Det. Con Prue stepped out of Church his car Sgt Maughan and RUC Det Cons Norman Prue were shot by the IRA outside Holy Cross around while was being conducted. Conoutside Prue stepped out gates. of his car to buy a to buy11:30am a copy of the Mass Republican News, which wasDet. on sale the church A gunman copy of the Republican News, was Sgt on sale outside thesitting church A gunmancar came from came from behind a wall andwhich shot him. Maughan was ingates. their unmarked when behind a wall and shot him. Sgt Maughan was sitting in their unmarked car when another gunman another gunman shot him. The church was hit with 2 bullets. A doctor was attending Mass and shot him. The church was hit with 2 bullets. A doctor was attending Mass and came outside to came outside to attend to the men but both men died instantly. attend to the men but both men died instantly. Laid to rest at
Laid to rest at WEST ROAD CEMETERY, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. WEST ROAD CEMETERY, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR
Trooper
Sean Prendergast
24336785, 9th /12th Royal Lancers
Trooper Prendergast Killed inSean action, age 22, on 5 April 1977. Trooper Prendergast was on patrol at Manger near the border with Belleek when an IRA
24336785, 9th /12th Royal Lancers landmine exploded under his armoured car fatally injuring him. He was the commander of the Killed in action, age 22, on 5 April 1977. Ferret scout car. Another soldier travelling in the vehicle with Trooper Prendergast was slightly Trooper Prendergast was on patrol at Manger near the border with Belleek when an IRA landmine injured. Soldiers in the 2nd escapedhim. uninjured. injured soldiers were taken to car. exploded under his armoured car vehicle fatally injuring He wasBoth the commander of the Ferret scout Enniskillen's Erne Hospital wherewith Trooper Prendergast died. Another soldier travelling in the vehicle Trooper Prendergast was slightly injured. Soldiers in the 2nd vehicle escaped uninjured. Both injured soldiers were taken to Enniskillen’s Erne Hospital where Trooper Prendergast died. REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR
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The 16th/5th The Qu British Army. Its lin The 16th/5th The Queen’s Royal Lancers was a Lancers cavalry
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Corporal David Frank Powell
Corporal David Frank Powell
Corporal David Frank Powell 24118235, 16th/5th Queen's Royal Lancers.
Died ofQueen’s Wounds,Royal age 22Lancers. on 28 October 1971 24118235, 16th/5th
24118235, 16th/5th Queen's Royal Lancers.
TH of Wounds, was fatally wounded by a b Died of Wounds,Corporal age 22 Powell on 28 October 1971. age 22 on 28ROYAL October 1971.LANCERS 16Died /5TH QUEENS
Corporal Powellwas wasfatally fatallywounded wounded by while on on patrol nearnear Kinawley, County Corporal Powell byaabomb bomb while patrol Kinawley, County Fermanagh. Fermanagh. Fermanagh.
Corporal David Frank Powell
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REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR 24118235, 16th/5th Queen's Royal Lancers. Died of Wounds, age 22 on 28 October 1971. Corporal Powell was fatally wounded by a bomb while on patrol near Kinawley, County Fermanagh.
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The Hampshire Regiment (Royal Hampshire Regiment from 1946) was a British Army line infantry regiment from 1881 to ROYAL HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT 1992. Its lineage is continued today by the Princess of Wales’s ROYAL HAMPSHIRE The Hampshire Regiment (Royal Hampshire Regiment from 1946) was a British Army line Royal Regiment infantry regiment from 1881 to 1992. Its lineage is continued today by the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment
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Private Colin Phillip Clifford
The Hampshire Regiment (Royal Hampshire Regiment from 1946) was a British Army line ROYAL HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT
infantry regiment from 1881 to 1992. Its lineage is continued today by the Princess of Wales's Private Colin Phillip 24438104, Royal Hampshire Regiment Royal Regiment Killed in action, age 21, on 30 April 1982. The victim of an IRA landmine, Belleek, County Fermanagh. Private Colin Phillip Clifford A commemorative Elizabeth Cross was awarded to his 24438104, Royal Hampshire Regiment mother in 2013 Killed in action, age 21, on 30 April 1982. Laid Royal to restHampshire at 24438104, Regiment The victim of an IRA landmine, Belleek, County Fermanagh. CEMETERY, JOHN'S KilledST. in action, agePAROCHIAL 21, on 30 April 1982. A commemorative Elizabeth Cross was awarded to his JERSEY The victim of an IRA landmine, Belleek, County Fermanagh. mother in 2013 REMEMBERED WITH A commemorative Elizabeth CrossHONOUR was awarded to his Laid to rest at
in 2013 mother ST. JOHN’S PAROCHIAL CEMETERY, Laid to rest at JERSEY
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