Robert John McPherson

Died

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26 July 1975

Age

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25

Rank

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Constable

Force

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Royal Ulster Constabulary

Cause

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Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

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On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

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.

Roll of Honour Citation

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.

Circumstances

While investigating a report of men acting suspiciously near the post office in Dungiven, County Londonderry, he and a colleague were ambushed by terrorist gunmen and he was shot and fatally wounded.

Posthumously awarded the Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct.