Cecil James M Patterson
Died
:
26 February 1971
Age
:
45
Rank
:
Detective Inspector
Force
:
Royal Ulster Constabulary
Cause
:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Shot dead alongside a colleague while patrolling in Belfast, when terrorists fired automatic weapons during rioting.
Shot dead alongside Constable Robert William A. Buckley while patrolling in Etna Drive, Ardoyne, Belfast, when terrorists fired automatic weapons during rioting.