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| SOLDIERS DETAILS | ||
| Soldiers Name: Alan Smyth |
Other Names: Matthew |
Also Known As: |
| Marital Status: Single |
Age at Death: 40 |
Civilian Job: Builder |
| SERVICE DETAILS | ||
| Enlistment
Date: 25/01/1979 |
Service No: 24482876 |
Rank: Pte |
| Regiment: UDR |
Battalion: 5 UDR |
Company: E Company |
| Service Type: EX PT |
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| DETAILS OF INCIDENT | ||
| On
or Off Duty: NA |
Date
of Death: 24/04/1994 |
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| County: Londonderry |
Location: Garvagh |
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Details: Shot by the IRA as he sat in his car talking to his friend John McCloy, he also died. Another friend was slightly injured. One gunman fired thirty shots killing John instantly and Alan died a short time later. Alan had survived two previous attempts on his life. Left the Regiment in 1988 - 59th ex UDR soldier to be killed. |
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