My great grand father was a special constable for Glasgow Corporation during WW1.
I have inherited his lapel badge, and long service award medal as well as a truncheon.
Using these 'bones' as a spring board I hope to flesh out the story of his time.
I contacted The Mitchell Library, Glasgow and the archivist confirmed that the library did not hold any records of special constables. They referred me to the Glasgow Police Museum.
I wonder if any forum members have any knowledge they could share with me regarding the:
clothing they would wear while on duty;
type of equipment they were issued with;
published guidelines issued to special constables to be followed as they carried-out their role;
difficulties special constables would face as they carried out their duties.
Try as I might I haven't been able to unearth much information.
This publication gives an overview but it focuses on England — The home front in the Great War : aspects of the conflict 1914-1918 by Bilton, David.
Grateful for the help, guidance, and suggestions of forum members of how I might answer these questions and other sources that I that might find useful.
Thanking you all in anticipation.
