Justice for Manus Deery Campaign
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| Location | Bogside, Derry, Ireland |
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| Introduction | The Justice for Manus Deery Campaign was set up in by family of 15 year old Manus Deery. On 19 May 1972, Manus Deery, was sharing a bag of chips with his friends when he was shot and killed by soldier 'A' from C Company, 1st Battalion, the Royal Welch Fusiliers. Manus had just received his first pay packet that evening. Manus and his friends were standing behind the Bogside Inn when the soldiers opened fire from the Derry walls. The soldiers claimed there was a gunman in the area at the time. Manus was struck by a bullet on the side of the head. There was no evidence of an RUC investigation. The soldiers' version of events went unchallenged because their statements were taken by the Royal Military Police. No soldiers were ever prosecuted with his killing. Please feel free subscribe to our site to be kept be informed about the campaign for a public inquiry into the murder our brother, Manus on 19 May 1972. If you would like to get in touch with the campaign, to help assist in any away, we can be contacted via email: justiceformanusdeery@gmail.com Thank you for visiting our website. |