Patrick Smyth
- Died:
- 08 September 1919
- Age:
- 50
- Rank:
- Detective Sergeant
- Force:
- Dublin Metropolitan Police
- Cause:
- Homicide - Shot
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Died in hospital after being shot by gunmen as he walked to his home in Drumcondra, Dublin.
Police Memorial Tribute
DS Smyth died in Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin, nearly six weeks after being shot by five gunmen as he walked to his home in Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, between 10:30pm and 11:30pm on the evening of 30th July. He had previously received personal visits and written warnings to “lay off” Republicans, but had continued to pursue them.
