William Lyttle

Died

:

2 December 1921

Age

:

27

Rank

:

Special Constable

Force

:

Ulster Special Constabulary

Cause

:

Homicide

Duty Status

:

On Duty

Died alongside RIC Constable Michael Gorman after both officers were overcome with cotton wool pads soaked in chloroform as two terrorist prisoners made a failed attempt to escape from Derry Jail.