George William McKinley Russell QPM
- Died:
- 10 February 1965
- Age:
- 36
- Rank:
- Police Constable
- Force:
- Cumberland, Westmorland and Carlisle Constabulary
- Cause:
- Homicide - Shot
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
- Gallantry award:
- George William McKinley Russell received State recognition by way of a Gallantry Award in relation to the incident where he lost his life.
Roll of Honour Citation
Shot and fatally wounded when he confronted an armed suspect at Oxenholme Railway Station, Kendal. Posthumously awarded the Queen's Police Medal for Gallantry.
Police Memorial Tribute
Shot and fatally wounded when, unarmed and knowing police officers had already been fired on, he confronted an armed suspect and called upon him to surrender at Oxenholme Railway Station, Kendal.
Posthumously awarded the Queen’s Police Medal for Gallantry.
