Patrolling PC shot by a panicking clergyman in the middle of the night as he investigates a gunshot.
Read more At 19 years old he joined the Coldstream Guards in 1932 and served for 4 years until 1936. He joined Hertfordshire Constabulary in 1937 and on the outbreak of WW2 in 1939, as a reservist, he was recalled to the colours. He was compulsorily transferred to the Corps of the Military Police and served in the Middle East until 1945, reaching the rank of Sergeant. On leaving the Army he re-joined Hertfordshire Constabulary but was forced to retire on medical grounds in 1950. He died in 1950 aged 37.
Read more He enlisted in the Grenadier Guards in 1935 and served until 1939 when he joined Hertfordshire Constabulary. On the outbreak of WW2 he was recalled to the Colours serving with the 2nd Battalion until 1945. He was wounded once. He re-joined Hertfordshire Constabulary and served 25 years.
Read more He joined Hertfordshire Constabulary in 1937 and following the outbreak of WW2 enlisted in the Durham Light Infantry, rising to the rank of Major. After being demobilised he re-joined Hertfordshire Constabulary and retired in 1969 as a Chief Superintendent.
Read more He joined the Hertfordshire Constabulary in 1939 and then enlisted in the RAF in 1942. He then transferred to the Royal Navy and was demobilised in 1945. He re-joined the Police before retiring after 30 year's service in 1969.
Read more This article was published in the local press in case of a German invasion so that Section Leaders of the Hertfordshire Special Constabulary could be contacted quickly.
Read more Having served as Private 4715 in the Bedfordshire Regiment he joined the Hertford County Constabulary in 1899. Recalled to the colours on the 16th December 1899 he served in South Africa for 236 days before being invalided home due to illness. He re-joined the Police but by 1903 he had left believed for medical reasons.
Read more Having served as Private 2985 in the 19th (Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own) Hussars he joined the Hertford County Constabulary in 1895. Recalled to the Colours on the 24th February 1901 for the Boer War he served for over a year in South Africa. Re-joining the Police he served as a Constable until retiring on pension in 1920.
Read more Promotion to Inspector brings more responsibility and family life unfortunately seems to repeat itself.
Read more Life as a Police Sergeant and serving as a Traffic Officer.
Read more A Private in the 1st/1st Hertfordshire Regiment and briefly the Sherwood Foresters he was awarded the DCM for saving wounded Guardsmen at Festubert. He was wounded at least three times but survived the war. Life after the war was full of sadness and personal tragedy. He joined the Hertford County Constabulary in 1921 and resigned in 1925.
Read more These are the life stories of a father and son who both served in the Hertford County Constabulary. John Cross enlisted in the Army in 1915 as a Section B Army Reservist but was never mobilised his son Stanley also enlisted in 1915 as Guardsman 24497 in the Grenadier Guards aged 15. Having been sent to France his true age was revealed and he was sent back to the UK. He returned to France in 1918 where he was wounded and was awarded the Military Medal. After the War he joined the Police.
Read more Having served as Private 3172 in the 16th (The Queen's) Lancers and the 12th (The Prince of Wales') Royal Regiment of Lancers he joined the Hertford County Constabulary in 1898. He was recalled to the Colours on 13th November 1899 during the Boer War, where it is believed he served as a Drill Instructor. He re-joined the Police and retired as a Sergeant.
Read more The Life Story Of A popular Victorian Police Constable.
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 The son of a Hertfordshire Police Officer he was Killed in Action during the retreat to Dunkirk.
Read more Having served as Lance Sergeant 7073 in the 1st and 3rd Battalions, Coldstream Guards he joined the Hertford County Constabulary in 1894. He was recalled to the Colours on 14th May 1900 during the Boer War and served as a Drill Instructor. He re-joined the Police and later volunteered for the Army during WW1, again as a Drill Instructor. Re-joining the Police again he retired on pension shortly afterwards.
Read more Private 13060 Royal Marines Light Infantry, Staff Sergeant S2/SR/04013 Royal Army Service Corps.
Read more 283322 Aircraft Mechanic Class 3 Royal Air Force, Petrol tanker driver
Read more Sergeant P/2139 Military Mounted Police, Mentioned In Despatches, the last Hertfordshire Police Soldier to re-join the Force.
Read more Section B Reservist, Guardsman 32202 Grenadier Guards
Read more Section B Reservist, Guardsman 32199 Grenadier Guards
Read more Section B Reservist, Lance Corporal P/7480 Military Foot Police
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