James Scott (police officer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

James Scott (police officer)

Irish police officer (Garda 4173) who was the twentieth recipient of the Scott Medal

Date of Birth: 24-May-1899

Place of Birth: County Mayo, Connacht, Ireland

Date of Death: 10-May-1966

Profession: police officer

Nationality: Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About James Scott (police officer)

  • James Scott (24 May 1899 – 10 May 1966) was an Irish police officer (Garda 4173) who was the twentieth recipient of the Scott Medal. A native of Accony, Louisburg, County Mayo, Scott joined the Garda Síochána on 25 April 1923.
  • He was awarded the Scott Medal in recognition of his "exceptional courage in rescuing a German sailor from drowning" at Cobh, County Cork, on 21 December 1930.
  • The award was made on 28 July 1931.
  • Garda Scott retired on 23 May 1962, having served the rest of his time in Cork.

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