William Henry Murtagh
Died
:
7 February 1976
Age
:
31
Rank
:
Inspector
Force
:
Royal Ulster Constabulary
Cause
:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Died the day after being fatally shot from behind by terrorist gunmen, while on foot patrol in Cliftonville Road, Belfast.
Sergeant James William Blakely died the previous day, in the same incident.