James Evans

Died:
23 March 1921
Age:
22
Rank:
Constable
Force:
Royal Irish Constabulary
Cause:
Homicide
Duty Status:
On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Shot dead and buried in a bog in Ballagh after being abducted when terrorists ambushed a military lorry at Scramogue, near Strokestown, County Roscommon.

Police Memorial Tribute

Along with his RIC colleague, Constable Robert A. Buchanan, he was found in civilian clothes in the lorry while under arrest and facing court martial, Constable Evans for breaking a stained glass window in Elphin Church and Constable Buchanan for robbing a store in Ruskey.

Police Memorial
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