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| SOLDIERS DETAILS | ||
| Soldiers Name: David Deacon |
Other Names: Charles |
Also Known As: |
| Marital Status: Married |
Age at Death: 38 |
Civilian Job: |
| SERVICE DETAILS | ||
| Enlistment
Date: 14/01/1971 |
Service No: 24216694 |
Rank: SSgt |
| Regiment: UDR |
Battalion: 5 UDR |
Company: HQ Company |
| Service Type: Full Time |
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| DETAILS OF INCIDENT | ||
| On
or Off Duty: Off |
Date
of Death: 03/03/1973 |
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| County: Londonderry |
Location: Mullenan |
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Details: His hooded body was found near Londonderry two days after his abduction by the IRA. His hands were tied behind his back, he was hooded, had been tortured and shot through the head. He had previous service with Royal Navy and originally came from England. 34th UDR soldier to be killed. |
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