Policing Genealogy Ireland History

Name:	James Fitzsimons	Reg No:	2566
Image:		Date Of Joining:	23 November 1922
Date of birth:	23 May 1903	Address:	Strongford, Down
Date of Death:	-
Religion:	Roman Catholic	IRA Rank:	Private
Rank In National Army:	-	RIC Rank:	0
Foreign Army Rank:	-	If In Cid Or Protection Corps:	-
Knowledge Of Irish Language:	-	Height:	6ft 1 1/4
Chest:	38/36	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:	-
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Further Notes:	On 14th November 1926 concerted attacks were carried out on twelve Garda stations throughout the country. One of those stations was St.Luke’s in Cork city when a group of armed men attacked the station and attempted to gain entry by forcing the front door of the building. Sergeant Fitzsimons, in an attempt to barricade the front door was confronted by the raiders in the hallway and shot dead.