Seán Heuston Military person
Seán Heuston, (Irish: Seán Mac Aodha 21 February 1891 – 8 May 1916), born Jack Heuston, and sometimes referred to as J. J. Heuston, was an Irish rebel and member of Fianna Éireann who took part in the Easter Rising of 1916. With about 20 Volunteers, he held the Mendicity Institution on the River Liffey for over two days, though it was originally only intended to be held for 3–4 hours. He was executed by firing squad on 8 May in Kilmainham Gaol.
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| allegiance | Irish Volunteers Fianna Eireann |
|---|---|
| military operations | |
| service start | 1913 |
| service end | 1916 |