Robert John McPherson
Died
:
26 July 1975
Age
:
25
Rank
:
Constable
Force
:
Royal Ulster Constabulary
Cause
:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Shot and fatally wounded when he and a colleague were ambushed by terrorist gunmen while investigating a report of men acting suspiciously near the post office in Dungiven, County Londonderry. Posthumously awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct.