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| SOLDIERS DETAILS | ||
| Soldiers Name: Austin Grills |
Other Names: Cecil |
Also Known As: |
| Marital Status: Married |
Age at Death: 55 |
Civilian Job: Sales Manager |
| SERVICE DETAILS | ||
| Enlistment
Date: 16/12/1971 |
Service No: 24273816 |
Rank: Cpl |
| Regiment: UDR |
Battalion: 3 UDR |
Company: C Company |
| Service Type: Part Time |
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| DETAILS OF INCIDENT | ||
| On
or Off Duty: Off |
Date
of Death: 12/01/1978 |
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| County: Down |
Location: Newry |
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Details: Shot by the IRA as he drove home from his civilian work. He had survived two previous attacks. The IRA said they shot him because of his 'service with the British war machine'. 82nd UDR soldier to be killed. |
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