RT OnThisDayTheIRA
#OnThisDay in 1978 the IRA murdered John Lamont, 21. McKillens shoeshop assistant/RUCR, shot from a passing car (hijacked Toome, found near Gracehill) on foot patrol outside ex-DH&SS office, Linenhall St, Ballymena, finishing evening shift after stock car racing in the town #OTD
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OnThisDayTheIRA: #OnThisDay in 1978 the IRA murdered John Lamont, 21. RUCR shot x4 just before midnight while on duty. 1st member of security services murdered in Ballymena during Troubles. Worked in shoe shop in the town. Was planning to marry shortly #OTD
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