William John A Beacom

Died

12 December 1993

Age

Rank

Constable

Force

Royal Ulster Constabulary

Cause

Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Fatally shot by terrorists whilst on duty with a colleague.

Roll of Honour Citation

Fatally shot by terrorists whilst on duty with a colleague.

Circumstances

Fatally shot when a mobile patrol was ambushed by terrorist gunmen.

Fatally shot by terrorists, along with Reserve Constable Ernest Frederick Smith, while travelling in a civilian-type car in Main Street, Fivemiletown, County Tyrone.