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| SOLDIERS DETAILS | ||
| Soldiers Name: Hugh McGinn |
Other Names: Gerard |
Also Known As: |
| Marital Status: Married |
Age at Death: 40 |
Civilian Job: Company Employee |
| SERVICE DETAILS | ||
| Enlistment
Date: 01/04/1971 |
Service No: 24365295 |
Rank: WO2 |
| Regiment: RANGERS |
Battalion: 5 (V) RANGERS |
Company: |
| Service Type: TA |
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| DETAILS OF INCIDENT | ||
| On
or Off Duty: Off |
Date
of Death: 28/12/1980 |
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| County: Armagh |
Location: Armagh |
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Details: Shot dead by the INLA at the door of his home. Two gunmen fired approx 12 rounds as he answered their knock. Hugh had served with the Army for 20 years. 2nd TA soldier to be killed. |
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