Andrew Roulston

Died:
31 May 1922
Age:
23
Rank:
Special Constable
Force:
Ulster Special Constabulary
Cause:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status:
On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Fatally wounded when he was shot five times by two terrorist gunmen when he and a colleague were ambushed as they patrolled their beat.

Police Memorial Tribute

Fatally wounded when he was shot five times at point-blank range by two terrorist gunmen when, about 4.25pm, he and Constable William Campbell were ambushed as they patrolled their beat in Millfield, Belfast, near the corner of Peter’s Hill. Constable Campbell died of his wounds two years later, on 21st June 1924.