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Roll of Honour

 SOLDIERS DETAILS
Soldiers Name:
  David Taggart
Other Names:
 Dennis Martin
Also Known As:
 
Marital Status: 
 Married
Age at Death:  
 33
Civilian Job:  
 Plumbing Supervisor
  SERVICE DETAILS
Enlistment Date: 
  16/06/1977
Service No: 
  24456269  
Rank: 
Sgt
Regiment:  
 UDR 
Battalion:  
 7/10 UDR 
Company:  
 D Company 
Service Type: 
 Part Time
   
DETAILS OF INCIDENT
On or Off Duty: 
  Off
Date of Death: 
 04/08/1986
County:   
  Antrim
Location: 
  Belfast

Details: 
 Shot dead by the IRA as he got out of his car outside his home. His son who was delivering newspapers nearby found his father lying beside his car. The gunmen continued to fire as Sergeant Taggart lay on the ground. 158th UDR soldier to be killed.
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