Christopher Davies served for over two years as a Hertfordshire Police Cadet before becoming a Constable on his 19th birthday, Sadly a few months later he was off duty when he was involved in an accident whist driving his car and as a result died from the injuries he received. His parents later donated a silver Challenge Cup in his name to be competed for annually by Cadets.
Read more Being a member of the Territorial Army Royal Artillery he was mobilised as a Gunner on the 31st August 1939 and went to France with the British Expeditionary Force where he was wounded and evacuated back to England. Recovering he was sent to North Africa and then Italy being promoted eventually to Regimental Sergeant Major. Awarded the BEM for his part in the Anzio Beachhead landings he survived the war. Coming late to the Police he joined Essex County Constabulary in 1950 where he served 18 years and reached Chief Inspector rank. Transferring to Hertfordshire in 1968 on promotion to Superintendent he ran the Training Department until retirement in 1977.
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