William Toome Finlay

Died

6 October 1983

Age

Rank

Reserve Constable

Force

Royal Ulster Constabulary

Cause

Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

On Duty

Fatally shot by terrorist gunmen while on foot patrol in Meadowlands, Downpatrick, County Down. Holder of the Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct.

Fatally shot by terrorist gunmen while on foot patrol in Meadowlands, Downpatrick, County Down. Holder of the Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct.

Shot dead while on foot patrol when approached by terrorist gunmen.

Holder of the Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct.

William’s colleague, Reserve Constable James Ferguson, was also fatally shot in the same incident.