The Niemba Ambush 1960

theirishatwar

#OnThisDay 1960 An Irish UN Peacekeeping patrol were ambushed by Baluba militia at Niemba in the Congo. Nine Irishmen were killed, 8 in the ambush but Tpr. Browne escaped but was killed soon after. These were the first overseas combat deaths of @defenceforces.

The deceased are:

Lt. Kevin Gleeson, Carlow
Sgt. Hugh Gaynor, Dublin
Cpl. Peter Kelly, Dublin
Cpl. Liam Dougan, Dublin
Pte. Matthew Farrell, Dublin
Tpr. Thomas Fennell, Dublin
Tpr. Anthony Browne, Dublin
Pte. Michael McGuinn, Carlow
Pte. Gerard Killeen, Dublin

25 Balubas died.

Published by theirishatwar

Hi, I'm David, I'm from Ireland. I am an avid fan of history. I have my B.A. in History, my M.A. in Military History and Strategic Studies,a Post Qualification Diploma in History and I've been teaching History for five years now. I wanted to create a podcast that examines, in great detail, major Irish battles and battles allover the world in various wars that Irish people played a significant part in. Hope you enjoy.

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