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| SOLDIERS DETAILS | ||
| Soldiers Name: James McElhinney |
Other Names: Douglas |
Also Known As: |
| Marital Status: Married |
Age at Death: 40 |
Civilian Job: |
| SERVICE DETAILS | ||
| Enlistment
Date: 26/08/1974 |
Service No: 23946490 |
Rank: LCpl |
| Regiment: UDR |
Battalion: 5 UDR |
Company: B Company |
| Service Type: EX PT |
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| DETAILS OF INCIDENT | ||
| On
or Off Duty: NA |
Date
of Death: 24/02/1985 |
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| County: Londonderry |
Location: Londonderry |
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Details: Part Time employed on Full Time duties. Shot by INLA outside his friend's house after having given him a lift home. The INLA claimed he was an undercover agent, police confirmed that he had no connection with the security forces since his resignation. Left the Regiment in 1978 - 41st ex UDR soldier to be killed. |
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