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Roll of Honour

 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
   
DETAILS OF INCIDENT
On or Off Duty: 
  Off
Date of Death: 
 24/09/1977
County:   
  Tyrone
Location: 
  Eglish

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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