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| SOLDIERS DETAILS | ||
| Soldiers Name: Michael Riley |
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| Marital Status: Married |
Age at Death: 31 |
Civilian Job: Shipyard Worker |
| SERVICE DETAILS | ||
| Enlistment
Date: 25/01/1972 |
Service No: 24279886 |
Rank: Pte |
| Regiment: UDR |
Battalion: 10 UDR |
Company: D Company |
| Service Type: EX PT |
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| DETAILS OF INCIDENT | ||
| On
or Off Duty: NA |
Date
of Death: 19/08/1978 |
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| County: Antrim |
Location: Belfast |
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Details: He died from gunshot wounds received on the 07 Jun 78 when gunmen burst into his home and fired at him as he sat watching television. No organisation claimed responsibility. Michael was a former Prison Officer. Left the Regiment in 1978 - 11th ex UDR soldier to be killed. |
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