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 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 The body of a young child was found in the River Lea in Hertford. Despite their best efforts the Police were unable to identify her or trace an offender.
Read more Albert Prentice fought in World War1. When he was demobilised he joined the Hertford County Constabulary in 1920 and served until 1945. With the help of his daughter his life story has been written giving many insights as to how he and his family lived, from the early days at Watford, being awarded the 1937 Coronation Medal, promotion to Sergeant and WW2.
Read more Having served as Private 7756 in the Coldstream Guards he joined Hertford County Constabulary in 1893. Recalled to the Colours on 9th October 1899 he saw action in South Africa before contracting rheumatic fever and enteric fever and being invalided home. Recovering he re-joined the Constabulary and retired as a Sergeant.
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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 Served throughout the Great War in Gallipoli and Palestine. He was wounded. On discharge from the Army he joined the Hertford County Constabulary.
Read more Having served as Lance Sergeant 7073 in the 1st and 3rd Battalions, Coldstream Guards he joined the Hertford County Constabulary in 1894. He was recalled to the Colours on 14th May 1900 during the Boer War and served as a Drill Instructor. He re-joined the Police and later volunteered for the Army during WW1, again as a Drill Instructor. Re-joining the Police again he retired on pension shortly afterwards.
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 1019 Coldstream Guards, Lance Corporal P/2791 Military Foot Police
Read more Lance Corporal P/2127 Military Mounted Police
Read more Section B Reservist, Guardsman 24772 Coldstream Guards
Read more Section B Reservist, Guardsman 32196 Grenadier Guards
Read more Section B Reservist, Guardsman 32195 Grenadier Guards
Read more Section B Reservist, Guardsman 32194 Grenadier Guards
Read more Section B Reservist, Gunner 205987 Royal Horse Artillery
Read more Section B Reservist, Gunner 205986 Royal Horse Artillery
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