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Private James Robinson,6 UDR, 20,single, Fintona, Co Tyrone
"He was shot at around 1100 by the IRA as he drove his milk van on his regular route along the Blackfort Road, off the main Fintona to Omagh road.
"It is believed that there were at least two gunmen waiting for him. He was found slumped over the wheel of his milk van which had run off the lonely country road.
"The dead man was one of a family of eleven living at a house at Fintona and had been a part-time member of the UDR for two years. His funeral service took place at the Fintona Presbyterian Church with his comrades as pallbearers. A pipe-major from his regiment led the procession, and buglers from the Green Howards played the 'Last Post'. "
(taken from 'Lost Lives')
Rest in peace, soldier. Always remembered.
"He was shot at around 1100 by the IRA as he drove his milk van on his regular route along the Blackfort Road, off the main Fintona to Omagh road.
"It is believed that there were at least two gunmen waiting for him. He was found slumped over the wheel of his milk van which had run off the lonely country road.
"The dead man was one of a family of eleven living at a house at Fintona and had been a part-time member of the UDR for two years. His funeral service took place at the Fintona Presbyterian Church with his comrades as pallbearers. A pipe-major from his regiment led the procession, and buglers from the Green Howards played the 'Last Post'. "
(taken from 'Lost Lives')
Rest in peace, soldier. Always remembered.
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