John Barton KPM
- Died:
- 29 November 1919
- Age:
- 39
- Rank:
- Detective Sergeant
- Force:
- Dublin Metropolitan Police
- Cause:
- Homicide - Shot
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Died in hospital after being ambushed and shot by a terrorist assassination squad.
Police Memorial Tribute
Died in Mercer’s Hospital after being ambushed by a terrorist assassination squad just yards from the new Central Police Station on Brunswick Street, where he was shot at such close range that his clothes showed scorch marks. Despite his wounds he was able to draw his revolver and fire one round before collapsing.
