George Gilliland

Died

7 December 1985

Age

Rank

Constable

Force

Royal Ulster Constabulary

Cause

Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

On Duty

Circumstances

Shot dead by terrorist gunmen, opening the police station gates.

Shot dead alongside his colleague, Reserve Constable William James Clements, by terrorist gunmen while opening the gates at the Ballygawley RUC Base, County Tyrone.