United States Air Force Security Forces, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, November 15, 1980
Add to My HeroesWilliam 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 29 ReflectionsI served with this Airmen in Incirlik it was so shocking . It still haunts me to this day. Served as a Security Specialist there from 1979-1981
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