Princess gives posthumous award to NI prison officers

Princess Anne today recognised the sacrifice of 29 prison officers in Northern Ireland who died while in service.

Thu, 19 Sep, 2002 - 14:51

Princess Anne today recognised the sacrifice of 29 prison officers in Northern Ireland who died while in service.

On the second day of her visit to the province, the Princess joined prison officers at the official Royal residence of Hillsborough Castle to posthumously award the officers with Northern Ireland Prison Service medals.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Northern Ireland Place: Hillsborough Castle Place: Armagh Prison Person: Princess Person: Princess Anne Person: Ruby Elizabeth Hempton Person: Agnes Wallace Person: Victor Person: Peter Russell Person: Russell Person: William O’Prey Organisation: NI Organisation: Northern Ireland Prison Service

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