
David John Montgomery
Died
:
27 January 1972
Age
:
20
Rank
:
Constable
Force
:
Royal Ulster Constabulary
Cause
:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Shot and fatally wounded while on mobile patrol when he and a colleague were ambushed by terrorist gunmen in Derry.
Constable David John Montgomery and his colleague, Sergeant Peter Gilgunn, were on mobile patrol together when they were ambushed, shot and killed by terrorists at the junction of Creggan Road and Helen Street, Derry.