Samuel Richard David Houston QPM

Died

26 June 1972

Age

Rank

Constable

Force

Royal Ulster Constabulary

Cause

Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Shot and fatally wounded when he attempted to arrest one of three suspected terrorists who were planning a bomb attack in Newry, County Down. Posthumously awarded the Queen's Police Medal for Gallantry.

Roll of Honour Citation

Circumstances

While on duty at a security barrier in Newry town centre, County Down, the officer was informed of suspected terrorist bombers nearby, when attempting to arrest one of the three suspects he was shot and fatally wounded.

Posthumously awarded the Queen's Police Medal for Gallantry.

Shot and fatally wounded while on duty at a security barrier in the town centre when he attempted to arrest one of three suspected terrorists who were planning a bomb attack on The Stables Bar, Water Street, Newry, County Down. Posthumously awarded the Queen’s Police Medal for Gallantry.