John Bingham (loyalist)
John Dowey Bingham (c. 1953 – 14 September 1986) was a prominent Northern Irish loyalist who led "D Company" (Ballysillan), 1st Battalion, Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF). He was shot dead by the Provisional IRA after they had broken into his home. Bingham was one of a number of prominent UVF members to be assassinated during the 1980s, the others being Lenny Murphy, William Marchant, Robert Seymour and Jackie Irvine.
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| Birth name | John Dowey Bingham |
| Born | c.1953 Northern Ireland |
| Died | 14 September 1986 (aged 33) Ballysillan, north Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Allegiance | Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Unit | D Company, 1st Battalion, Ballysillan |
| Conflict | The Troubles |
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