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| SOLDIERS DETAILS | ||
| Soldiers Name: Robert Bloomer |
Other Names: John |
Also Known As: |
| Marital Status: Married |
Age at Death: 29 |
Civilian Job: Factory Worker |
| SERVICE DETAILS | ||
| Enlistment
Date: 23/11/1971 |
Service No: 24275033 |
Rank: Pte |
| Regiment: UDR |
Battalion: 8 UDR |
Company: J Company |
| Service Type: Part Time |
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| DETAILS OF INCIDENT | ||
| On
or Off Duty: Off |
Date
of Death: 24/09/1977 |
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| County: Tyrone |
Location: Eglish |
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Details: He was injured in an IRA gun attack on 16 Sep 1977 as he drove his car into the laneway of his home and he died from his injuries on 24 Sep 77. Although he was hit five times in the back he managed to return fire. His wife bundled him into their car and drove to his father's home nearby. His father suffered a heart attack on seeing him. 79th UDR soldier to be killed. |
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