Albert Prentice fought in World War1. When he was demobilised he joined the Hertford County Constabulary in 1920 and served until 1945. With the help of his daughter his life story has been written giving many insights as to how he and his family lived, from the early days at Watford, being awarded the 1937 Coronation Medal, promotion to Sergeant and WW2.
Read more The sixth (Acting) Chief Constable. He served throughout the Great War he was wounded and awarded a Silver War Badge. On discharge from the Army he joined the Hertford County Constabulary and quickly rose through the ranks.
Read more Boer War Veteran Lance Sergeant 1273 Coldstream Guards, Sergeant Drill Instructor Bedfordshire Regiment, Section B Army Reservist
Read more Horse Keeper 13748 Royal Army Veterinary Corps, Gunner 186919 Royal Field Artillery, Gunner 197485 Royal Garrison Artillery, temporary Lance Corporal Military Mounted Police
Read more Section B Reservist, Guardsman 25900 Coldstream Guards
Read more Section B Reservist, Guardsman 32200 Grenadier Guards
Read more Section B Reservist, Guardsman 32194 Grenadier Guards
Read more Section B Reservist, Gunner 205986 Royal Horse Artillery
Read more Contractor fined for using a motor-lorry without lights.
Read more The annual dinner of the Hertford County Permanent Police Reserve ( Special Constabulary ) , was held at the Shire Hall , Hertford on Thursday last week .
Read more John Scott, a labourer of no fixed abode, was charged with stealing a pair of boots at Ware on March 18.
Read more The funeral took place on January 30th. A guard of honour was formed by former colleagues.
Read more Herts Police Old Comrades Reunion Dinner In London
Read more ‘A former Police Superintendent at Bishop’s Stortford, Mr Harry Wright, of ‘Oxhey’, Grange Road, died at Bishop’s Stortford Hospital yesterday (Thursday) aged 64.’ That was the first line as reported by the Hertfordshire Mercury in January 1947. So who was Harry Wright ? Harry Wright was born 21 February 1882 in Tiptree, Essex. In 1898, at the ...
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