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Hi Jan he’s mentioned in the book The night the police went on strike by Roy Jenkins. I can send you what it says about him if you haven’t already got that information? Regards Gordon. 

32 minutes ago, paul wood said:

The VC and GC come before any Order or Decoration. They are awarded for equal valour. The first for supreme bravery in military action. The Second is for supreme bravery in all other fields. The VC takes precedent over the GC due to the earlier date of foundation. Prior to the establishment  of the GC the Albert Medal in gold took second precedent.

Paul

Ps

The GC is awarded to both military and civilian personnel. Military awards are for non combattative bravery such as bomb disposal or life saving

Has anyone ever won them both? 

On 24/11/2018 at 01:45, dpk said:

Hi All-

Further to previous posts re the obverse types for the Special Constabulary Long Service  medal, I have attached a photo of my 6 different obverses. I think that these are all of those that were issued but would welcome any information on others. Waiting for the 'old Queen' image to be used on this medal, as it is in some newer military medals! Not sure how the image will appear- the GMIC screen keeps putting it in upside down on my screen!

Cheers

David

 

There's two reverses for the RUC/PNSI Special Constabulary Medal if that counts? 

1 hour ago, Wessel Gordon said:

Hi everyone

I recently bought a copy of a George Cross and bought a Victoria Cross at an online auction. My question is: is the George Cross (as more of a civilian award to my knowledge) displayed right after the Victoria Cross and before any other medals?

Wessel Gordon

 

 

 

Yes it comes after the VC. Although it's an equal medal, I suspect it comes second because it's a newer award. 

On the 23rd of March in 1895, there is an article in the newspapers of an extraordinary explosion that took place at Fenchurch Street Railway Station where an elderly man was literally blown to pieces. He was a gardener to a Plaistow doctor and had been sent to a Fleet Street opticians to collect some sides and an oxygen cylinder for a magic show that was being put on. Whilst sitting on a seat, on the platform, he accidentally dropped the oxygen cylinder and the resulting explosion was so powerful that people thought that a railway locomotive engine boiler had exploded. Chief Inspector Izzard took charge of the incident and body parts were placed in a couple of hampers, until a shell from the local City Mortuary arrived.

Thanks again Alan, for a most interesting read!!!!!

One cannot imagine what the scene that presented itself to the Insp Izzard must have been like!!!

Four City of London Police medals just popped up on EBay, if your still looking?

On 08/06/2004 at 19:36, John said:

Who was the longest serving , ever copper,in the world? :ph34r:

Pretty much ANYBODY who joins up today could be the next contender!!!!!! 

On 31/05/2013 at 01:38, rod g said:

Queensland policewoman summer uniform circa 1960s 70s

How times of changed. No body armour, baton or even cuffs!!!!!!

Deplorable excuse for a human being!!!

15 hours ago, Tony Farrell said:

I doubt we'll have 'police' in thirty years' time, rather Private Law Enforcement Contractors. The upper echelons have made it quite clear that they don't want 'careerists'. The 'job truly is ****ed' as my ex-Met mate would say.

There's always G4S, I suppose.......................................

On 19/12/2010 at 00:03, Hebbo said:

G'day All,

 

I have two PLSGC medals which I suspect are from Welsh Police forces. I'm wondering if someone can help point me in the right direction and confirm if my suspicions are correct.

 

The first is a PLSGC (GVI obverse)/Defence Medal pair to PC Alfred G. MEDLEY.

The second is PLSGC(GVI obverse) medal to Inspector Richard J.A. DYMOND.

 

My suspicions are based on some preliminary research through the usual genealogical sites.

 

For Medley I have the following:

• 1911 Census lists an Arthur George Medley aged 7 of Llanelly, Carmarthenshire. There are no other Arthur G Medleys listed.

• Alfred George Medley, Birth June 1904, Pontypridd Vol 11a, pg 616 (source Free BMD).

• Marriages Sep 1929: Alfred G. MEDLEY married Marjorie BOWEN, Llanelly Vol 11a, pg 2527(source Free BMD).

• Possible son Maxwell Medley, Born Llanelly June 1931, mother BOWEN. Vol 11a, pg 1659 (source Free BMD).

 

And for DYMOND:

• Richard John A DYMOND

• Birth March 1906 Liskeard (source Free BMD).

• Married September 1936 to Ida M. Boulton at Pontypridd (source Free BMD).

• Father? Richard John S DYMOND born September 1880 at liskeard (source Free BMD).

 

I have had these for a few years and would love to be able to get some confirmation.

 

Thanks

 

Chris

Chris, did you ever get to the bottom of this?

On 06/04/2016 at 22:24, MetPolice said:

 

I can't help but think, that in the future we'll see less and less people staying for the 20 years qualification period for the LSGC.

Despite the potential for people being able to to do 40+ years with the latest pension scheme, thus qualifying for any bar that maybe awarded in the future.

I believe that it'll just be something that people do for a few years in order to put onto their CV's. Especially once having to have a degree to join in the first place takes effect. Whose going to want to work for a degree to earn as a top wack PC 36K a year on shifts when they could earn potentially double that in the private sector working sociable hours, having done a few years in the police? 

Sunny Bank Mills Farsley Yorkshire.

A Policeman Stands Guard Outside The Textile Mill.

Yorkshire Post Monday 14th November 1949
 

Thursday 06 September 2001 - CONMAN JAILED FOR THREE YEARS

https://www.eastbourneherald.co.uk/news/conman-jailed-for-three-years-1-1408058

Shoreham air crash - statements from Detective Superintendent Adam Hibbert of Sussex Police

https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/video/statements-after-the-pre-inquest-review-hearing-for-the-news-footage/698765928

On 06/03/2019 at 15:02, BRB PEELER said:

Bishopsgate orginally 1861 - levelled rebuilt in current form in 1930’s

Tring Police Station 1910

 

Not as easy as it first seems is it.

With so many of these old nicks have closed down now, the really old still operational ones are few and far between. 

Just out of interest, has anyone ever seen or know of the existence of any medals relating to officers involved in the real Yorkshire Ripper case? 

On 04/03/2019 at 14:53, BRB PEELER said:

What he said , our HAC specials are special constables first and foremost , they are unique in they are also members of the HAC . 

The HAC as an organisation has a number of facets and is an institution in its own right sworn to defend the crown , it’s operational element consists of 2 parts

The HAC Rregiment (part of the Army reserve )

The HAC Special Constabulary detachment .( who are part of CoLP) 

 

Interesting that they don't have their own unique version of the LSGC (along the same lines as the RUC had). 

Another cracking read Alan, thanks for sharing it with us!!!!!!