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 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 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 24772 Coldstream Guards
Read more Boer War Veteran Private 4186 11th (Prince Albert's Own) Hussars, Section B Reservist, Lance Corporal P/8282 Military Mounted Police
Read more A look at what the Herts Police Historical Society archive can reveal about the Hertfordshire Police Horses and their riders.
Read more Private 2544 Hertfordshire Yeomanry
Read more Boer War Veteran, Sergeant Hertfordshire Yeomanry and 2nd Lieutenant Royal Garrison Artillery
Read more 1st Dragoons later Sergeant Royal Army Veterinary Corps
Read more George Anderson was sentenced to death for the murder of his daughter-in-law.
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