Hugh McAteer
Hugh McAteer | |
|---|---|
| Aodh Mac an tSaoir | |
| Chief of Staff of the IRA | |
| In office 19 July 1942 – 12 October 1942 | |
| Preceded by | Eoin McNamee |
| Succeeded by | Charlie Kerins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 August 1916 Derry, Ireland |
| Died | 24 June 1970 (aged 53) Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Resting place | Milltown Cemetery |
| Relatives | Eddie McAteer (Brother) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | |
| Rank |
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| Unit | Derry Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Northern Campaign |
Hugh McAteer (Irish: Aodh Mac an tSaoir; 13 August 1916 – 24 June 1970) was a volunteer in, and leader of, the Irish Republican Army (IRA) during their Northern Campaign, and later in 1950 and 1964 unsuccessfully contested for a seat in the British Parliament.