Having served as Sergeant 8499 in the Coldstream Guards he joined the Hertford County Constabulary in 1898. He was recalled to the Colours on 9th October 1899 and fought throughout the Boer War. He re-joined the Police and retired as a Constable.
Read more Many readers will recall the 1984 Coal Strike but will not have realised that the Hertford County Constabulary were called upon 70 years earlier.
Read more Boer War Veteran Lance Sergeant 1273 Coldstream Guards, Sergeant Drill Instructor Bedfordshire Regiment, Section B Army Reservist
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Read more Hertfordshire Police Historical Society This Week In History Tuesday 1st May 1860 Herts Guardian, Agricultural Journal, and General Advertiser ST. ALBANS TOWN COUNCIL. On Saturday morning special meeting of the council was held. The business was to receive and determine upon a report of the watch committee to providing more cells, an engine-house, and residence for the police, and ...
Read more Trooper 2nd Life Guards, Acting Bombardier Royal Garrison Artillery
Read more The funeral took place on January 30th. A guard of honour was formed by former colleagues.
Read more Arthur Edward Hawthorn, 36, painter, was indicted for setting fire to a stack of hay.
Read more Both men charged with stealing (growing) potatoes!
Read more Two women charged with stealing turnip tops.
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