Policing Genealogy Ireland History
Download| Name: | Bernard Forde | Reg No: | 7969 |
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Date Of Joining: | 1931 |
| Date of birth: | 01 January 1909 | Address: | Drumlish, County Longford |
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| Keyword: | Scott Medal | Acknowledgements And Sources: | Pictures and Information Courtesy of his niece oreen Light |
| Garda Rank at end of service: | Sergeant | Where Stationed-DISTRICT(Place): | - |
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| Further Notes: | Son of James Forde (a farmer) and Rose Connelly. Awareded a Bronze Scott Medal in 1941 for his bravery in pursuing two armed men while he himself was unarmed. Married Bridget Eustace in June 1952 and had 5 children. Was a Sergeant in Malahide when he retired in 1971. Died shortly afterwards on 13th September 1971 at Inbher Inde, Malahide. He is buried with his wife in Yellow Walls Cemetery in Malahide. | ||