Policing Genealogy Ireland History
Download| Name: | Hugh Ward | Reg No: | 5663 |
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Date Of Joining: | 27 February 1924 |
| Date of birth: | 14 February 1897 | Address: | Cloughmacoo, Nobber, Co Meath |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic | IRA Rank: | Coy ady |
| Rank In National Army: | Private | RIC Rank: | 0 |
| Foreign Army Rank: | - | If In Cid Or Protection Corps: | - |
| Knowledge Of Irish Language: | - | Height: | 5ft 8.1/4 |
| Chest: | 35 38.1/2 | Remarks: | - |
| Keyword: | Killed in Line of Duty | Acknowledgements And Sources: | - |
| Garda Rank at end of service: | - | Where Stationed-DISTRICT(Place): | - |
| End of Service and Reason: | - | Marriage | - |
| Occupation Or Trade: | - | By Whom Recommended: | - |
| Link To Register: | - | ||
| Additional Images: | - | Page Numbers: | - |
| Further Notes: | On 14th November 1926, concerted attacks were carried out on Garda stations countrywide. Garda Ward was on duty at Hollyford Station. He answered a knock on the front door of the station. A raider lifted his gun and shot Garda Ward who died from his injuries on 16th November 1926. | ||