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Chronolgical Listing: 1989 Total: 76

photo 15 January 1989
Keys, Harold (25) Protestant
Status: ex-Royal Ulster Constabulary (xRUC), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
From Northern Ireland. Shot outside his girlfriend's home, Ballintra, County Donegal.
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photo 18 January 1989
Catney, Ian (27) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Shot at his workplace, his mother's shop, Smithfield, Belfast.
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photo 25 January 1989
Dornan, David (26) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Freedom Fighters (UFF)
Shot at his workplace, building site, Kingsmore Link Road, Lisburn, County Antrim. Assumed to be a Catholic.
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photo 28 January 1989
Montgomery, Stephen (26) Protestant
Status: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in grenade attack on stationary Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) mobile patrol, Sion Mills, County Tyrone.
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photo 31 January 1989
Peacock, Nicholas (20) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed by remote controlled bomb, hidden in drainpipe, while on British Army (BA) foot patrol, Rockmore Street, Falls, Belfast.
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photo 06 February 1989
Connolly, James (20) Catholic
Status: Irish Republican Army (IRA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Died in premature explosion while planting booby trap bomb under Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) member's car outside his home, Drumquin, County Tyrone.
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photo 09 February 1989
Fusco, Anthony (33) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Shot while walking to his workplace, West Street, Smithfield, Belfast.
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photo 12 February 1989
Finucane, Patrick (38) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Freedom Fighters (UFF)
Lawyer. Shot at his home, Fortwilliam Drive, off Antrim Road, Belfast.
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photo 14 February 1989
Davey, John (61) Catholic
Status: Civilian Political Activist (CivPA), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Sinn Fein (SF) Councillor. Shot as he drove his car into the laneway of his home, Gulladuff, near Maghera, County Derry.
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photo 18 February 1989
McCrea, Stephen (36) Protestant
Status: Red Hand Commando (RHC), Killed by: Irish People's Liberation Organisation (IPLO)
Died two days after being shot during gun attack on Orange Cross Social Club, Craven Street, Shankill, Belfast.
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photo 20 February 1989
Feeny, Patrick (32) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Freedom Fighters (UFF)
Security man. Shot at his workplace, Liddle's factory, Donaghcloney, near Dromore, County Down.
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photo 22 February 1989
Duncan, Norman (27) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot while driving British Army (BA) minibus, Bond's Street, Waterside, Derry.
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photo 26 February 1989
Fenton, Joseph (35) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Found shot in entry off Bunbeg Park, Lenadoon, Belfast. Alleged informer.
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photo 27 February 1989
Mullaly, Gabriel (54) Catholic
Status: ex-Royal Ulster Constabulary (xRUC), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed by booby trap bomb attached to his car which exploded while travelling along North Road, Bloomfield, Belfast.
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photo 07 March 1989
Dallas, Leslie (38) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot at his garage, Hanover Square, Coagh, County Tyrone.
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photo 07 March 1989
Nelson, Austin (62) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot at Leslie Dallas' garage, Hanover Square, Coagh, County Tyrone.
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photo 07 March 1989
Rankin, Ernest (72) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot at Leslie Dallas' garage, Hanover Square, Coagh, County Tyrone.
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photo 08 March 1989
Amos, Miles (18) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in land mine attack, while on British Army (BA) mobile patrol, Buncrana Road, near Derry.
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photo 08 March 1989
Cummins, Stephen (24) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in land mine attack while on British Army (BA) mobile patrol, Buncrana Road, near Derry.
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photo 10 March 1989
McCartney, James (38) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Protestant Action Force (PAF)
Security man. Shot outside Orient Bar, Springfield Road, Belfast.
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photo 14 March 1989
Hardy, Thomas (48) Protestant
Status: Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Off duty. Shot at his workplace, Granville Meats, Aughnacloy Road, Dungannon, County Tyrone.
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photo 16 March 1989
Irvine, John (49) Protestant
Status: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot at his home, Skegoneill Avenue, Skegoneill, Belfast.
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photo 17 March 1989
Davies, Niall (42) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Shot at his home, Church Road, Glengormley, near Belfast, County Antrim.
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photo 19 March 1989
Braniff, David (63) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Shot at his home, Alliance Avenue, Ardoyne, Belfast.
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photo 20 March 1989
Buchanan, Robert (55) Protestant
Status: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot while travelling in Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) armoured patrol car, Edenappa, near Jonesborough, County Armagh.
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photo 20 March 1989
Breen, Harry (51) Protestant
Status: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot while travelling in Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) armoured patrol car, Edenappa, near Jonesborough, County Armagh.
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photo 04 April 1989
Casey, Gerard (29) Catholic
Status: Irish Republican Army (IRA), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Shot at his home, Shamrock Park, Rosnashane, near Rasharkin, County Antrim.
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photo 12 April 1989
Reilly, Joanne (20) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in van bomb attack on Warrenpoint Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) base, County Down. Inadequate warning given.
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photo 19 April 1989
Galbraith, Francis (29) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: non-specific Loyalist group (LOY)
Shot while walking along Park Avenue, off Holywood Road, Belfast.
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photo 21 April 1989
Thompson, William (26) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot from passing car while driving his Shankill black taxi, Crumlin Road, Belfast.
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photo 04 May 1989
Griffiths, John (37) Protestant
Status: Prison Officer (PO), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Off duty. Killed by booby trap bomb attached to his car outside his home, Loughgall, County Armagh.
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photo 04 May 1989
McGonigle, Stephen (30) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in land mine attack on British Army (BA) foot patrol, Silverbridge, near Crossmaglen, County Armagh
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photo 15 May 1989
Trainor, Malachy (34) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Shot while renovating house, Clonmore Green, Rathcoole, Newtownabbey, County Antrim.
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photo 15 June 1989
Gilbert, Adam (21) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot in error, by other British Army (BA) member, firing at stolen car, while on BA foot patrol, junction of New Lodge Road and Antrim Road, Belfast.
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photo 24 June 1989
McKee, Liam (36) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Freedom Fighters (UFF)
Shot at his home, Donard Drive, Tonagh, Lisburn, County Antrim.
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photo 27 June 1989
Black, David (34) Protestant
Status: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Off duty. Killed by booby trap bomb attached to his car outside his home, Ballyheather Road, Artigarvan, near Strabane, County Tyrone.
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photo 01 July 1989
Annett, Norman (56) Protestant
Status: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Off duty. Shot while visiting his mother's home, Carhill Road, Garvagh, County Derry
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photo 02 July 1989
Smith, Steven (31) nfNIE
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Off duty. Killed by booby trap bomb attached to his car outside his British Army (BA) home, Hanover, West Germany.
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photo 18 July 1989
McAnulty, John (48) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Found shot, Lough Moss Road, Ballynacarry Bridge, near Crossmaglen, County Armagh. Alleged informer.
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photo 23 July 1989
Devine, John (37) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: non-specific Loyalist group (LOY)
Shot at his home, Fallswater Street, Falls, Belfast.
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photo 25 July 1989
Bell, Alexander (39) Protestant
Status: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Died 18 days after being injured in land mine attack on Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) armoured patrol car, Red Arch Bay, near Cushendall, County Antrim.
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photo 09 August 1989
Duffy, Seamus (15) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC)
Shot by plastic bullet while walking along Dawson Street, New Lodge, Belfast.
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photo 25 August 1989
Maginn, Loughlin (28) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Freedom Fighters (UFF)
Shot at his home, Lissize, near Rathfriland, County Down.
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photo 02 September 1989
Robinson, Brian (27) Protestant
Status: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot by undercover British Army (BA) members, immediately after being involved in gun attack on pedestrians outside Ardoyne shops, Crumlin Road, Belfast.
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photo 02 September 1989
McKenna, Patrick (43) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Shot from passing motorcycle while standing outside Ardoyne shops, Crumlin Road, Belfast.
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photo 07 September 1989
Hazell, Heidi (26) nfNIE
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
German woman married to British Army (BA) member. Shot while sitting in stationary car outside British Army (BA) married quarters, Unna Messen, Dortmund, West Germany.
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photo 16 September 1989
Froggett, Kevin (35) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot by sniper while repairing radio mast, Coalisland British Army (BA) / Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) base, County Tyrone.
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photo 22 September 1989
Simmonds, Robert (34) nfNIB
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in time bomb attack on Royal Marines base, Deal, Kent, England.
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photo 22 September 1989
Reeves, Timothy (24) nfNIB
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in time bomb attack on Royal Marines base, Deal, Kent, England.
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photo 22 September 1989
Fice, Richard (22) nfNIB
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in time bomb attack on Royal Marines base, Deal, Kent, England.
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photo 22 September 1989
Pavey, Dean (31) nfNIB
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in time bomb attack on Royal Marines base, Deal, Kent, England.
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photo 22 September 1989
Cleatheroe, John (25) nfNIB
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in time bomb attack on Royal Marines base, Deal, Kent, England.
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photo 22 September 1989
Nolan, Christopher (21) nfNIB
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Injured in time bomb attack on Royal Marines base, Deal, Kent, England. He died 18 October 1989.
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photo 22 September 1989
Davis, Trevor (39) nfNIB
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in time bomb attack on Royal Marines base, Deal, Kent, England.
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photo 22 September 1989
Ball, Michael (24) nfNIB
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in time bomb attack on Royal Marines base, Deal, Kent, England.
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photo 22 September 1989
Petch, Mark (24) nfNIB
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in time bomb attack on Royal Marines base, Deal, Kent, England.
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photo 22 September 1989
Jones, Richard (27) nfNIB
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in time bomb attack on Royal Marines base, Deal, Kent, England.
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photo 22 September 1989
McMillan, David (26) nfNIB
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in time bomb attack on Royal Marines base, Deal, Kent, England.
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photo 04 October 1989
Babington, James (52) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot while walking to work along Chichester Park South, off Antrim Road, Belfast.
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photo 08 October 1989
Harris, Alwyn (51) Protestant
Status: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Off duty. Killed by booby trap bomb attached to his car outside his home, Dalboyne Gardens, Lisburn, County Antrim.
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photo 09 October 1989
Gibson, Thomas (28) Protestant
Status: British Army Territorial Army (TA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Off duty. Also member of Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF). Shot while sitting in his stationary car, Bank Square, Kilrea, County Derry.
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photo 18 October 1989
Metcalfe, Robert (40) Protestant
Status: Civilian Political Activist (CivPA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Member of Ulster Resistance. Shot at his home, Drumnabreeze Road, Magheralin, near Lurgan, County Down.
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photo 20 October 1989
Marshall, Michael (25) Protestant
Status: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot during gun attack on Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) armoured patrol car, Belleek, near Newtownhamilton, County Armagh.
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photo 26 October 1989
Islania, Maheshkumar (34) nfNIE
Status: Royal Air Force (RAF), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Off duty. Shot during gun attack on his car while at petrol filling station, Wildenrath, West Germany.
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photo 26 October 1989
Islania, Niurati (0) nfNIE
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot during gun attack on her Royal Air Force (RAF) member father's car while at petrol filling station, Wildenrath, West Germany.
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photo 06 November 1989
Burns, Robert (49) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish People's Liberation Organisation (IPLO)
Shot at his home, Milltown Avenue, Derriaghy, near Belfast, County Antrim.
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photo 09 November 1989
Johnston, Ian (31) Protestant
Status: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), Killed by: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC)
Undercover Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) member. Shot, in error, by other Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) member, during raid on house, Upper Meadow Street, New Lodge, Belfast.
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photo 15 November 1989
Glover, Robert (37) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed by booby trap bomb attached to his car which exploded while travelling along road, Killymaddy, near Ballygawley, County Tyrone. Contractor to British Army (BA) / Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC).
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photo 17 November 1989
Halligan, David (57) Protestant
Status: Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Off duty. Shot shortly after leaving Drumad British Army (BA) base while driving his car along Hamiltonsbawn Road, Armagh.
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photo 18 November 1989
Wilson, Stephen (23) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed by remote controlled bomb hidden in derelict cottage, detonated when British Army (BA) mobile patrol passed, Mayobridge, County Down.
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photo 18 November 1989
Macaulay, Donald (20) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed by remote controlled bomb hidden in derelict cottage, detonated when British Army (BA) mobile patrol passed, Mayobridge, County Down.
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photo 18 November 1989
Marshall, Matthew (21) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed by remote controlled bomb hidden in derelict cottage, detonated when British Army (BA) mobile patrol passed, Mayobridge, County Down.
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photo 29 November 1989
Ryan, Liam (39) Catholic
Status: Irish Republican Army (IRA), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Shot during gun attack on Battery Bar, Moortown, near Coagh, County Tyrone.
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photo 29 November 1989
Devlin, Michael (33) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Shot during gun attack on Battery Bar, Moortown, near Coagh, County Tyrone
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photo 13 December 1989
Patterson, Michael (21) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in gun, grenade and bomb attack on permanent British Army (BA) Vehicle Check Point (VCP), Derryard, near Rosslea, County Fermanagh.
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photo 13 December 1989
Houston, James (23) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in gun, grenade and bomb attack on permanent British Army (BA) Vehicle Check Point (VCP), Derryard, near Rosslea, County Fermanagh.
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Note on the photographs:
Most of the photographs in this section were provided by family members, relatives or friends of the person killed, to the local media at the time of death. In most cases the photographs were taken by a member of the family, a relative or a friend. At the time the photographs were provided to the local media, the name of the photographer was not recorded. No payment was made for the photograph. In some cases the original image was never returned.
Copyright of the photographs:
Copyright © of the photographs remains with the (unknown) original photographer. If anyone believes they own the copyright of any of the photographs in this section, and objects to its reproduction on this Web site, they should contact the CAIN Director.
Sources:
Text is taken with permission from Malcolm Sutton's 'Index of Deaths'.
The photographs were obtained from various sources including: newspapers, magazines, books, other publications, video, memorials, Web sites, etc.
Removal of photographs:
If the nearest relative of any of those killed, objects to the use of a particular photograph then the image will be removed from this site. If the nearest relative would prefer a different photograph to be used this can be arranged.
Appeal for additional photographs:
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