William Gibson
Died
:
22 May 1951
Age
:
44
Rank
:
Sergeant
Force
:
Dumfries & Galloway Constabulary
Cause
:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Shot by a man armed with a shotgun whilst trying to apprehend him. Posthumously awarded the King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct.
Shot and killed after police received a call about a man loose in the town with a shotgun. Having located him in Bank Street the man raised his shotgun and fired on two officers, killing Sergeant Gibson and injuring his colleague.
Posthumously awarded the King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct.