Robert Nairac | |
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 Nairac in his Grenadier Guards uniform | |
| Birth name | Robert Laurence Nairac |
| Born | 31 August 1948 British Mauritius |
| Died | 15 May 1977 (aged 28) Ravensdale, County Louth, Republic of Ireland |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1972–1977 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Grenadier Guards |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | George Cross |
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. His death occurred during his fourth tour of duty in Northern Ireland as a Military Intelligence liaison officer. Several men were imprisoned for his murder and abduction. His body has never been found.
- ^ Parker, John (2004). Secret Hero. Metro. pp. 32–66. ISBN 1-84358-100-0.
- ^ "No. 46727". The London Gazette (Supplement). 4 November 1975. p. 13884.