Robert Hilliard
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Robert Martin•Hilliard |
| Used name | Robert•Hilliard |
| Born | 7 April 1904 in Moyeightragh, Killarney, Kerry (IRL) |
| Died | 22 February 1937 in Castellón de la Plana, Castellón (ESP) |
| Affiliations | Dublin University Boxing Club, Dublin (IRL) |
| NOC |  Ireland |
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Boxing | IRL |
Robert Hilliard | |||
| Bantamweight, Men (Olympic) | =9 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympic Clerics (Priest of the Church of Ireland)
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†22 February 1937. Killed in the Spanish Civil War fighting in the International Brigades, fighting for the Second Spanish Republic. One of four riflemen in the rearguard covering the Republican retreat after the Battle of Jarama, all were shot and killed, Hilliard dying of his wounds at Castellón de la Plana five days later.)