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 The son of a Hertfordshire Police Sergeant who was a Royal Naval veteran of WW1, joined Herts Constabulary in 1937, joined the Royal Signals in 1942 and was discharged in 1946, re-joined Herts Constabulary and retired after 30 years.
Read more Thomas Oliver preferred to be known as John or Jack joined the Army after the outbreak of WW1 aged 16 years. Whilst serving with the Lancashire Fusiliers he was awarded a Military Medal. Surviving the war he joined the Hertfordshire Constabulary becoming one of the last Mounted Police Officers. He served for 38 years the last 21 at High Wych.
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 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 Having served as Private 3500 in the 19th (Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own) Hussars, he joined the Hertford County Constabulary in 1897. He was recalled to the Colours on 13th November 1899 and fought throughout the Boer War. He re-joined the Police but emigrated to Australia in 1911.
Read more 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 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 Guardsman 5946 Mentioned In Despatches, Sergeant Major 22746 Royal Flying Corps/Royal Air Force
Read more Boer War Veteran Guardsman 7119 Grenadier Guards, Sergeant Major 22745 Royal Flying Corps/Royal Air Force
Read more Section B Reservist, Guardsman 25900 Coldstream Guards
Read more Section B Reservist, Guardsman 32202 Grenadier Guards
Read more Section B Reservist, Guardsman 32200 Grenadier Guards
Read more Section B Reservist, Gunner 205987 Royal Horse Artillery
Read more Private 12th Lancers and 1st Dragoon Guards, Lance Corporal P/1142 Military Mounted Police - Oldest Herts Police Soldier on enlistment at 47 years 32 days
Read more Boer War Veteran Private 4020 1st Dragoons, Corporal P/1141 Military Mounted Police
Read more Private Royal Army Service Corps, Private Hampshire Regiment
Read more Section B Reservist, Lance Corporal P/8283 Military Mounted Police
Read more Private 60565 Royal Army Medical Corps. Died in a motorcycle accident 1927.
Read more Private 5684 of 12th Lancers, Private 5015 16th Lancers, Private 6543 of 17th Lancers, Private 2468 Hertfordshire Yeomanry, Corporal P/14903 Military Mounted Police.
Read more Private 2381 Hertfordshire Yeomanry, Private M/204725 Royal Army Service Corps, 2nd Lieutenant Royal Air Force.
Read more Boer War Veteran, Sergeant Hertfordshire Yeomanry and 2nd Lieutenant Royal Garrison Artillery
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