John Boylan
- Died:
- 23 April 1921
- Age:
- 40
- Rank:
- Constable
- Force:
- Royal Irish Constabulary
- Cause:
- Homicide - Shot
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
- Gallantry award:
- John Boylan received State recognition by way of a Gallantry Award in relation to the incident where he lost his life.
Police Memorial Tribute
Died almost instantly after being shot through the neck when his cycle patrol of 14 men came under heavy, prolonged gunfire at Kilmilkin in the Maam Valley, County Galway, as they prepared to raid the house of a known terrorist. Posthumously awarded the Constabulary Medal for Gallantry.
