SOLDIERS DETAILS | ||
Soldiers Name:   William Clarke |
Other Names:  John |
Also Known As:   |
Marital Status:   Married |
Age at Death:    59 |
Civilian Job:     |
  SERVICE DETAILS | ||
Enlistment
Date:    23/06/1971 |
Service No:    24216983   |
Rank:  Pte |
Regiment:    UDR  |
Battalion:    6 UDR  |
Company:    B Company  |
Service Type:   Full Time |
DETAILS OF INCIDENT | ||
On
or Off Duty:    Off |
Date
of Death:   03/08/1980 |
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County:      Donegal |
Location:    Pettigo |
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Details:   Shot by the IRA 400 yards inside Co Donegal after he had been to visit relatives in the border village. 400 Irish troops and Gardai took part in an extensive search operation after the killing. 104th UDR soldier to be killed. |
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North (Coleraine Area)
South (Portadown Area)
East (Holywood Area)
West (Enniskillen Area)