The story of the fallen heroes of Castledawson and District.
John Arrell
Name:
John Arrell
Nationality:
United Kingdom
Rank:
Pte
Regiment/Service:
Ulster Defence Regiment
Unit Text:
F Coy. 5th Btn.
Age:
32
Born:
18th August 1943.
Enlisted:
Magherafelt
Residence:
Bellaghy
Date of Death:
22nd January 1976
Service No:
24275943
Cemetery:
Bellaghy Church of Ireland graveyard.
Additional information:
John Arrell was a part-time member of the UDR. He was driving a work’s mini-bus, he had just stopped to let off some workers when he was shot by the IRA. John had married Sally just a year earlier.
The Arrell family headstone in Ballyscullion graveyard.