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You are here: Home>Police History>Hertfordshire Police Officers Who Served In The Second Boer War

Hertfordshire Police Officers Who Served In The Second Boer War

Neil Osborn in his book the Story of Hertfordshire Police wrote that in 1899 the first class Army Reserve was called out to go to South Africa. Five Constables joined up again on October 17, 1899. They were followed by seven other officers that year. Their colleagues clubbed together under the strong suggestions of the Chief Constable to support the wives and families of four of the men who were married. The contributions per week were as follows: Chief Constable - £0/1/6, Superintendent - £0/0/2, Inspector - 1 1/2d, Sergeants and Constables - 1d.

The wives received 5/- each and 1/- a week in addition for each child. They were allowed to live rent free in police cottages. Under the Police Reservists (Allowances) Act 1900 these allowances were augmented from the Police funds. One of the men, Joseph Goodson, was killed in action at Belmont on November 23, 1899.

So far five Hertford County Constabulary Officer's has been identified as having been recalled too the Colours and one St. Albans City Police Officer. If you know of any serving Hertfordshire Police Officer who fought in the Boer War please feel free to post details on this site.

  • Goodson, Joseph, 205, Police Constable.
    Goodson, Joseph, 205, Police Constable.
    Stationed at Hitchin Constable Goodson was recalled to the Colours and Killed in Action at Belmont, South Africa.
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  • Hunt, Joseph, 134, Police Constable, Sergeant.
    Hunt, Joseph, 134, Police Constable, Sergeant.
    Private 3172 16th (The Queen's) Lancers and the 12th (The Prince of Wales') Royal Regiment of Lancers, recalled to the Colours during the Boer War, it is believed he served as a Drill Instructor.
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  • Hyiatt, James, 91, Police Constable.
    Hyiatt, James, 91, Police Constable.
    Sergeant 8499 Coldstream Guards recalled to the Colours in 1899 and fought throughout the Boer War.
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  • North, Ernest, 14, Police Constable, St. Albans City Police.
    North, Ernest, 14, Police Constable, St. Albans City Police.
    Grenadier Guardsman recalled to the Colours for the Boer War, Sergeant Drill Instructor Bedfordshire Regiment
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  • Pusey, Robert, 183, Police Constable.
    Pusey, Robert, 183, Police Constable.
    Private 3500 19th (Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own) Hussars, recalled to the Colours in 1899 and fought throughout the Boer War. Emigrated to Australia in 1911.
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  • Waller, Ernest Edgar, 70, Police Constable.
    Waller, Ernest Edgar, 70, Police Constable.
    Private 3789 Bedfordshire Regiment recalled to the Colours for the Boer War but found to be unfit for service in South Africa. A major error of judgement saw him leave the Police. Re-joined the Bedfordshire Regiment and served throughout WW1.
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  • Wilcox, Albert, 138, Police Constable, Sergeant.
    Wilcox, Albert, 138, Police Constable, Sergeant.
    7073 Lance Sergeant 1st and 3rd Battalions, Coldstream Guards recalled to the Colours during the Boer War and Drill Instructor
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