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 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 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 From 1943 he served in the RAF as a Flight Engineer on a Lancaster bomber, shot down in 1944 whilst returning from a mission he evaded the Germans for 7 months until he was liberated by advancing Allied soldiers. After the war he served in both the Metropolitan and Nottingham City Police before transferring to Hertfordshire.
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 1974 the new Police Station at Stevenage is opened.
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Read more Section B Reservist, Gunner 205981 Royal Horse Artillery, Royal Field Artillery, wounded, Silver War Badge issued
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Read more 1st and 4th Battalions, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, Egyptian campaign veteran. WW1 Royal Warwickshire Regiment Company Quartermaster Sergeant, Royal Army Service Corps 239th Company, Acting Staff Sergeant Major
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