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| SOLDIERS DETAILS | ||
| Soldiers Name: George Gibson |
Other Names: Samuel |
Also Known As: |
| Marital Status: Married |
Age at Death: 52 |
Civilian Job: Security Officer |
| SERVICE DETAILS | ||
| Enlistment
Date: 19/03/1970 |
Service No: 24205582 |
Rank: Pte |
| Regiment: UDR |
Battalion: 8 UDR |
Company: C Company |
| Service Type: Part Time |
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| DETAILS OF INCIDENT | ||
| On
or Off Duty: Off |
Date
of Death: 29/04/1979 |
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| County: Tyrone |
Location: Edendork |
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Details: Shot by the IRA as he cycled to work at Tyrone Brick Works. He was hit ten times. His wife and daughter were told of his death as they approached the scene in a car. 92nd UDR soldier to be killed. |
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