Con Colbert
Cornelius Bernard Colbert (Irish: Conchúir Ó Colbáird; 19 October 1888 – 8 May 1916) was an Irish rebel and pioneer of Fianna Éireann. For his part in the Easter Rising of 1916, he was shot by firing squad in Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin, on 8 May 1916.
Con Colbert | |
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| Born | 19 October 1888 Castlemahon, Newcastle West, County Limerick, Ireland |
| Died | 8 May 1916 (aged 27) Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin, Ireland |
| Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
| Allegiance | |
| Years of service | 1913–1916 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands held | F Company fourth Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Easter Rising |
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