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| SOLDIERS DETAILS | ||
| Soldiers Name: William Megrath |
Other Names: Richard |
Also Known As: |
| Marital Status: Married |
Age at Death: 46 |
Civilian Job: Machine Operator |
| SERVICE DETAILS | ||
| Enlistment
Date: 13/06/1985 |
Service No: 23677562 |
Rank: Pte |
| Regiment: UDR |
Battalion: 11 UDR |
Company: B Company |
| Service Type: Part Time |
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| DETAILS OF INCIDENT | ||
| On
or Off Duty: Off |
Date
of Death: 23/07/1987 |
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| County: Antrim |
Location: Belfast |
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Details: Ambushed by the IRA as he drove home to Lisburn after work. The fatal bullet had fragmented after going through the car. He had six years previous service with The Royal Artillery. 166th UDR soldier to be killed. |
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