William Herbert Turbitt
- Died:
- 17 June 1978
- Age:
- 46
- Rank:
- Constable
- Force:
- Royal Ulster Constabulary
- Cause:
- Homicide - Shot
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Found dead in Crossmaglen, County Armagh, three weeks after being shot and abducted by terrorists.
Police Memorial Tribute
Constable Turbitt was shot and abducted by terrorists when he and Constable Hugh McConnell were ambushed while sitting in their patrol car at Sturgan Brae, overlooking Camlough Reservoir, County Armagh.
William’s body was found three weeks later, on 10th July, at a derelict border farm in Crossmaglen.
His colleague was shot dead during the ambush.
