Not necessarily. It wasn't a war but a lot of danger was endured by the Air Force and Army and Naval Service aviators during "the troubles". Even just checking under your car at regular intervals was a a pain in the bum.
As I understand the "Good Friday Agreement", yer man Adams could be charged. tried and possibly convicted but would escape the slammer. That's the "freedom" that appears to have been promised to the bad buggers in exchange for cessation of hostilities. It's a poo sandwich but that's what the grown ups seem to have signed up to.