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| SOLDIERS DETAILS | ||
| Soldiers Name: James Hood |
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| Marital Status: Married |
Age at Death: 48 |
Civilian Job: Farmer |
| SERVICE DETAILS | ||
| Enlistment
Date: 05/06/1970 |
Service No: 489766 |
Rank: Capt |
| Regiment: UDR |
Battalion: 5 UDR |
Company: C Company |
| Service Type: Part Time |
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| DETAILS OF INCIDENT | ||
| On
or Off Duty: Off |
Date
of Death: 04/01/1973 |
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| County: Londonderry |
Location: Claudy |
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Details: Shot as he entered his home after coming off duty by gunmen who were lying in wait in his garden. Witnessed by his son. One of his twin sons was a soldier in the Regiment. 32nd UDR member and 3rd officer to be killed. |
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