James William Blakely
Died
:
6 February 1976
Age
:
42
Rank
:
Sergeant
Force
:
Royal Ulster Constabulary
Cause
:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Shot dead from behind by terrorist gunmen, while on foot patrol in Cliftonville Road, Belfast.
Inspector William Henry Murtagh was fatally wounded in the same incident and died the following day.