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William John Lemon

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Constable, RUC

Date of Death: 05 May 1941

Place of Death: Royal Ulster Constabulary Barracks, Glenravel Street

Age: 19

Constable William John Lemon was killed when Glenravel Street RUC barracks received a direct hit.

Four other police officers were also killed in this incident.

He was the son of Thomas and Isabella Lemon, Blaris Road, Lisburn, Co Down.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Armstrong Martin Robert 24 Constable, RUC 05 May 1941 Royal Ulster Constabulary Barracks, Glenravel Street View
Campbell Hugh 22 Constable, RUC 05 May 1941 Royal Ulster Constabulary Barracks, Glenravel Street View
McKenna James 21 Constable, RUC 05 May 1941 Royal Ulster Constabulary Barracks, Glenravel Street View
Reid Robert 22 Constable, RUC 05 May 1941 Royal Ulster Constabulary Barracks, Glenravel Street View

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