Roche, William Anthony

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Name: Roche, William Anthony

Rank: Garda

Reg No: 21738G

Station: Newbridge, Co. Kildare

Years of Service: 12

Background: William Roche, born on 15th June, 1959, came from Shannon Street, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Having previously worked as a barman he joined An Garda Síochána on 5th December, 1979. On completion of training he was allocated to Kill-O-Grange Garda Station, Dublin on 9th May, 1980 and also served in Carlow, Leighlinbridge, Kildare and Robertstown. Garda Roche, was single. He took a keen interest in Gaelic football and hurling.

Circumstances:

On 1st August, 1992, Garda Roche was investigating a road traffic accident at Morristown Upper, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, when he was hit by another vehicle. He died from his injuries.