Mr. McBrearty was aged 23 when he was shot dead by undercover British soldiers alongside his comrade Charles ‘Pop’ Maguire (21) on May 28, 1981.
Wreaths were laid by members of George’s family at the commemoration in Creggan on Sunday.
Former gun-runner and POW John Crawley, delivered the main oration at the memorial event.
1. George McBrearty Commemoration.(Photos-Kerrie Quinn, nwpresspics)
George McBrearty Commemoration.(Photos-Kerrie Quinn, nwpresspics) : . Photo: Kerrie Quinn
4. George McBrearty Commemoration.
George McBrearty Commemoration. : . Photo: Kerrie Quinn
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