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Roll of Honour

 SOLDIERS DETAILS
Soldiers Name:
  James Hood
Other Names:
 
Also Known As:
 
Marital Status: 
 Married
Age at Death:  
 48
Civilian Job:  
 Farmer
  SERVICE DETAILS
Enlistment Date: 
  05/06/1970
Service No: 
  489766  
Rank: 
Capt
Regiment:  
 UDR 
Battalion:  
 5 UDR 
Company:  
 C Company 
Service Type: 
 Part Time
   
DETAILS OF INCIDENT
On or Off Duty: 
  Off
Date of Death: 
 04/01/1973
County:   
  Londonderry
Location: 
  Claudy

Details: 
 Shot as he entered his home after coming off duty by gunmen who were lying in wait in his garden. Witnessed by his son. One of his twin sons was a soldier in the Regiment. 32nd UDR member and 3rd officer to be killed.
Roll of Honour Scroll

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