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Captain Robert Laurence Nairac GC (31 August 1948 – 15 May 1977) was a British Army officer in the Grenadier Guards. [1] [2] He was abducted by Republicans from a pub in Dromintee, South Armagh, during an undercover operation he was undertaking and killed by the IRA.
Robert Nairac was killed and secretly buried almost 50 years ago. The location of his remains has been a mystery ever since. Search ends for remains of soldier abducted and killed in 1977
The George Cross (GC) is the second highest award of the United Kingdom honours system. ... Robert Laurence Nairac: Captain: Grenadier Guards: GC: 13 February 1979* [104]
14 May 1977 - Robert Nairac (29), undercover British Army officer, was abducted by the Provisional Irish Republican Army outside the Three Step Inn, Dromintee, near Forkhill and presumed killed. [4] [5] Several men have been imprisoned for his murder.
The Army captain was abducted and murdered by the IRA while operating undercover in 1977. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ...
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The gang has also been linked to military intelligence liaison officer Captain Robert Nairac who worked for 14th Intelligence Company (The Det). [4] On The Hidden Hand programme made by Yorkshire Television in 1993, it was claimed that Robin Jackson was controlled by Nairac and 14th Intelligence. [ 67 ]
Capt Nairac is believed to have been abducted and killed by the IRA while on an undercover operation in a pub in south Armagh in 1977. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please ...