Security Policeman William C. Herrington

Security Policeman William C. Herrington | United States Air Force Security Forces, U.S. Government Security Policeman William C. Herrington | United States Air Force Security Forces, U.S. Government
United States Air Force Security Forces, U.S. Government
Security Policeman William C. Herrington | United States Air Force Security Forces, U.S. Government
Security Policeman William C. Herrington | United States Air Force Security Forces, U.S. Government
Security Policeman William C. Herrington

United States Air Force Security Forces, U.S. Government

End of Watch Saturday, November 15, 1980

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William C. Herrington

Security Policeman William Herrington was killed by terrorist assassins while stationed in Incrlik, Turkey.

Policeman Herrington was on his way to work in full uniform when four terrorists surrounded his vehicle while he was backing out of his driveway. Over 50 shots were fired at him, 17 of which struck him. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.

A second security policeman was in the vehicle, but was able to escape. The four suspects were apprehended and executed for the murder. The four men stated they had planned to kill the first American they saw that day.

Bio

  • Age 22
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Location Overseas
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Four executed
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I posted once before and just want to say again how much everyone at Incirlik felt your loss that day. I was on Charlie Flight working WSA on the night shift rotation at the time when we heard the sad news. I remember Chris and his buddy Jay Perry were always together and I would see them in the early mornings after shift change at the Palms cafe.
There are times when I reflect on those days and its like yesterday to me.
Chris, my Brother in Arms, you will always be missed but never forgotten.
Kirby

Ssgt Tim Caton
USAF

August 20, 2023

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