Policing Genealogy Ireland History

Name:	Hugh Ward	Reg No:	5663
Image:		Date Of Joining:	27 February 1924
Date of birth:	14 February 1897	Address:	Cloughmacoo, Nobber, Co Meath
Date of Death:	-
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:	-
Page Numbers:	-
Additional Images:	-
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.