Tommy Herron
Tommy Herron (1938 – 15 September 1973) was a loyalist from Northern Ireland, and a leading member of the Ulster Defence Association (UDA) up until his fatal shooting. Herron controlled the UDA in East Belfast, one of its two earliest strongholds. From 1972, he was the organisation's vice chairman and most prominent spokesperson, and was the first person to receive a salary from the UDA.
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Birth date | January 01, 1938 |
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Birth name | Thomas Herron |
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Date of death | September 15, 1973 |
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Title | East Belfast Brigadier |