Alexander Donaldson

Died:
28 February 1985
Age:
41
Rank:
Chief Inspector
Force:
Royal Ulster Constabulary GC
Cause:
Homicide - Bomb
Duty Status:
On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Killed alongside eight other officers when Newry RUC Station came under heavy mortar attack by terrorists.

Police Memorial Tribute

Killed alongside eight other officers when Newry RUC Station came under heavy mortar attack by terrorists and the canteen was destroyed by a direct hit.

Chief Inspector Donaldson’s brother, Constable Samuel Donaldson, died on 12th August 1970, after being fatally injured by a terrorist booby-trap bomb.