Roll of Honor
Incident
Died from the wounds he sustained twelve days earlier, on 28th April, after being ordered to report to Slane as part of additional security measures demanded by the Marquis of Slane as a consequence of the Easter Rising. At Kilmoon the convoy halted and was told by locals that rebels in Ashbourne were eager for a fight. About 12:30pm the convoy pulled up short of Rath Cross and began to disembark when it came under heavy and accurate fire. Seven other officers died on the day.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
County Inspector Gray served with the Royal Irish Constabulary.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, County Inspector Gray.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
County Inspector Alexander Gray is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In L, 592 of 749 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 79% of this state's fallen. That is 24.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Royal Irish Constabulary, 519 of 642 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Alexander Gray's cause is highlighted.
How Alexander Gray Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Alexander Gray is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
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