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| SOLDIERS DETAILS | ||
| Soldiers Name: William Gillespie |
Other Names: Henry |
Also Known As: |
| Marital Status: Single |
Age at Death: 32 |
Civilian Job: |
| SERVICE DETAILS | ||
| Enlistment
Date: 24/03/1971 |
Service No: 23908253 |
Rank: LCpl |
| Regiment: UDR |
Battalion: 8 UDR |
Company: L Company |
| Service Type: Part Time |
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| DETAILS OF INCIDENT | ||
| On
or Off Duty: On |
Date
of Death: 20/05/1972 |
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| County: Tyrone |
Location: Killyliss |
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Details: Shot in an IRA ambush whilst on a mobile patrol at Killyliss, 3 miles from Dungannon. One other soldier was injured. He had previous service with the Irish Guards. (He was Part Time doing Full Time duties). 14th UDR soldier to be killed. |
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