Daniel McCann

Provisional IRA volunteer

Daniel McCann - Military & Warriors born 1957
Born

1957
69 years ago

Died
Category

Military & Warriors

Country

United Kingdom

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Served as a volunteer for the Provisional Irish Republican Army during the conflict in Northern Ireland. Played a significant role in the organization's activities and was involved in the armed struggle advocating for Irish nationalism. Died in a confrontation with British security forces during a raid in 1988.

Engaged in armed actions as an IRA volunteer

Died during an armed conflict with security forces

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