Hugh McConnell

Died:
17 June 1978
Age:
32
Rank:
Constable
Force:
Royal Ulster Constabulary GC
Cause:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status:
On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Shot dead by terrorist gunmen when he and a colleague were ambushed while sitting in their patrol car at Sturgan Brae, County Armargh.

Police Memorial Tribute

Constable McConnell was shot dead by terrorist gunmen when he and Constable William Herbert Turbitt were ambushed while sitting in their patrol car at Sturgan Brae, overlooking Camlough Reservoir, County Armargh.

His colleague was abducted and found dead on 10th July at a derelict border farm at Crossmaglen.