George Halsey left school at 15 and joined the Merchant Navy sailing the world. In 1936 at the age of 22 he joined Hertfordshire Constabulary. In May 1943 he joined the Royal Naval Reserve and served on Minesweepers at a Lieutenant. In December 1945 he re-joined the Police. He was commended several times retiring in 1966 as a Detective Inspector after 30 years service.
Read more Charles Henry Handley was one member of a Hertfordshire born Policing family which included his father and brother. Read his story that follows his career from Constable to Superintendent.
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 Served in the Army during WW1, enlisted as a Private and de-mobilised as a Captain - awarded the M.M. and the M.C. with a Mentioned in Despatches and awarded a wound stripe. Appointed as a Constable in Hertford County Constabulary in 1920 retired as a Superintendent in 1954.
Read more Having served as Bombardier 79907 in the Royal Artillery he joined the Hertford County Constabulary in 1898. Recalled to the Colours on 9th October 1899 he served for nearly two years in the Boer War before re-joining the Constabulary retiring in 1923 as a Superintendent.
Read more Killed in Action when his tank was destroyed during fighting in Normandy.
Read more Sergeant 4885 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment served in India, Drill Instructor Sergeant 9th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment
Read more Horse Keeper 13752 Army Veterinary Corps, Gunner 197240 Royal Field Artillery, Sergeant 300554 14th Tank Corps
Read more Section B Reservist, Bombardier 205953 Royal Horse Artillery
Read more Section B Reservist, Private 29229 Grenadier Guards
Read more 9th (Queen’s Royal) Lancers Orderly Room Sergeant Major
Read more Private 7863 2nd Battalion Scots Guards he was Killed in Action 7th December 1914.
Read more Gunner L/39838, "X" 2nd Trench Mortar Battery, Royal Field Artillery wounded on the 9th January 1918 and died on the 20th January 1918.
Read more Alphonse Walghe was tempted by the sight of so much money and could not resist that temptation.
Read more William Manning, 16, a boy with a history of criminal activity, is found guilty of breaking into a church. The sentence this time is 3 years in Borstal
Read more A 13 year old boy stabs a companion to death.
Read more Phoebe Rowley (21) rode her bike, at night, with no front or rear light. She was fined 30 shillings.
Read more George H.W. Walker could no longer live with the consequences of his actions.
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