Margaret and Annie Johnson were not only sisters but also the first women Police Officers in the Hertfordshire Constabulary. Appointed in 1928 they were both later promoted to Sergeants.
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 Ryan was then charged with being concerned with others in breaking into the Co-operative Stores at Hoddesdon and stealing goods to the value of £43 . John Smithurst , of Rushy Mead , Keyser’s Estate , Broxbourne , manager of the Co-operative clothing and drapery department , stated that on Saturday , December 6 , he locked up ...
Read more ‘Bill’ as he was known, served in Wormley from 1930 and for the next 25 years was a well-known figure as he carried out the job of Village Constable for Wormley and Broxbourne. His work earned him many commendations, including the 1939-45 Defence Medal, Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, and in 1953 he was ...
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