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Metropolitan Police Gallantry Awards 1970 onwards

by alphabetical order of Surname

Surname

Forename(s)

Year

Award

Rank

Details

Allport

John

1977

QGM

DC

Whilst on holiday with his children, joined in the car chase of armed robbers continually firing at a pursuing Q car, helped to block the robbers' car  after it had crashed with his own, rugby tackled one of the fleeing robbers, and held on to the prisoner despite being shot in the legs by another armed robber.

Arnold

Ronald James

1973

BEM for gallantry

DC

Tackled man who had barricaded himself in a house with two large knives despite the effects of CS gas, and who was later convicted of 3 counts of murder at Old Bailey

Baker Paul 1982 Queen's Commendation DC Came across 4 men attempting to burgle a shop in Romford Road E12 and was thrown from a stolen car after attempting to arrest them.

Barton

Miles

1988

QGM

PC

Involved in serious public disorder at Broadwater Farm on 6th October 1985. Under the leadership of Sgt David Pengelly GM, the officers went to protect firemen engaged in attempting to extinguish fire caused by rioters. PC Blakelock was killed.

Beaton

James

1974

George Cross

Insp

With PC Hills GM and DC Edmonds QGM, shot in chest, shoulder and arm whilst protecting Princess Anne from a kidnap attempt in The Mall.

Biddle

Geoffrey William

1976

George Medal

Major

Already MBE. Defused four terrorist bombs during his work as an Explosives Officer.

Black

George

1971

BEM for gallantry

PC

With PC John Mogford and PC Ronald Turnbull. Involved in violent struggle where the officers were shot at and threatened with a knife. PCs Mogford and Turnbull were both rendered unconscious

Blakelock

Keith

1988

QGM

PC

Involved in serious public disorder at Broadwater Farm on 6th October 1985. Under the leadership of Sgt David Pengelly GM, the officers went to protect firemen engaged in attempting to extinguish fire caused by rioters. PC Blakelock was killed.

Bowcock

Peter john

1971

BEM for gallantry

PC

With PC Robert Dench. Pursued man who abandoned his car after a chase and then rescued him from fumed filled sewer

Boyce

David

1996

QGM

PC

With PC Mark O’Brien. Involved in incident where police officers were shot at several times during a high speed chase and hostage incident following a robbery.

Brady

David

1975

QGM

PC

With PC Ryan David & SPS Peffer. During a prolonged car chase after a post office robbery, shots were fired at a police car, and the suspects eventually arrested after one officer grabbed a shotgun from a suspect and police car rammed getaway car

Breslin

William John

1976

QGM

Superintendent

Arrested an armed man wanted for the murder of a Surrey police officer.

Brooks Anthony 1977 Queen's Commendation PC For services leading to arrest of a burglar who was armed with knife and attacked Mrs Eleanor Wolstenholm and him.   Both awarded commendations
Brown Ian 1974 Queen's Commendation DS With other officers, disarmed and arrested two armed criminals who attempted to rob a security van

Burch

Colin Peter

1971

BEM for gallantry

PC

With PC Anthony Reynolds. Disarmed man after a car chase who had fled from house where he had gone berserk with a gun.

Burrows

George

1974

BEM for gallantry

PC

PC Conley and PC Burrows intervened in a hostage incident at the Indian High Commission and shot two suspects dead after being threatened with (imitation) firearms. DC Smith disarmed suspect whilst armed only with a truncheon

Butcher

Peter Edmond

1971

BEM for gallantry

PC

Disarmed man who threatened him with a pistol after a police car chase following a robbery.

Chaffey

Godfrey Henry

1974

QGM

PC

With PC Barry Gage and PC Alan Pointer. Involved in chasing a car and made arrests despite a number of shots being fired at police.

Chipperfield

Michael

1989

QGM

PC

With Explosives Officer Derek Pickford. Both involved in prolonged search of a hotel room and found a concealed terrorist explosive device which Mr Pickford made safe.

Clabby

Kim

1974

BEM for gallantry

PC

Persisted in attempting to pursue and arrest suspect despite effects of spray to eyes, a number of shots from a pistol and being driven at by a motor car.

Claiden

Andrew Stephen

1977

QGM

PC

Involved with Inspector John Purnell GM, and others in intercepting IRA terrorists which resulted in the Balcombe street siege.

Clark

Robin

1988

QGM

PC

Involved in serious public disorder at Broadwater Farm on 6th October 1985. Under the leadership of Sgt David Pengelly GM, the officers went to protect firemen engaged in attempting to extinguish fire caused by rioters. PC Blakelock was killed.

Clements

David Michael

1976

George Medal

PC

Called to a bank raid and confronted by armed robbers, the officer was shot at several times and wounded whilst chasing the suspects in St John’s Wood.

Clements Stephen Frederick 1976 Queen's Commendation PC For rescuing a mentally disturbed man who threatened to jump from a four storey building

Conley

Stanley

1974

BEM for gallantry

PC

PC Conley and PC Burrows intervened in a hostage incident at the Indian High Commission and shot two suspects dead after being threatened with (imitation) firearms. DC Smith disarmed suspect whilst armed only with a truncheon

Coombes

Richard

1988

QGM

PC

Involved in serious public disorder at Broadwater Farm on 6th October 1985. Under the leadership of Sgt David Pengelly GM, the officers went to protect firemen engaged in attempting to extinguish fire caused by rioters. PC Blakelock was killed.

Court

Barry Charles

1977

QGM

PC

Involved with Inspector John Purnell GM, and others in intercepting IRA terrorists which resulted in the Balcombe street siege.

Crampton Ian Richard 1974 Queen's Commendation DS With other officers, disarmed and arrested two armed criminals who attempted to rob a security van

David

Ryan Kenneth

1975

QGM (and bar to QGM 1976)

PC

With PC David Brady & SPS Peffer. During a prolonged car chase after a post office robbery, shots were fired at a police car, and the suspects eventually arrested after one officer grabbed a shotgun from a suspect and police car rammed getaway car.   Bar to QGM awarded in 1976 for rescuing a person attempting suicide from Archway bridge

Davies Jonathan 2004 QGM PC On 14 May 2002 stopped a suspect's car who then decamped.   Officer continued to pursue and arrest him despite being shot at three and wounded in leg.

Dench

Robert Graham

1971

BEM for gallantry

PC

With PC Peter John Bowcock. Pursued man who abandoned his car after a chase and then rescued him from fumed filled sewer

Dixon Ernest 1972 BEM for gallantry PC On unarmed Panda car patrol, repeatedly intervened against 3 bank robbers armed with shotguns, engaged in fierce struggle and was injured to his head and hand.

Donnelly

James

1971

BEM for gallantry

PC

With PC John Whitehead. Rescued child from blazing house

Dowsell

Henry

1977

George Medal

DI

With Insp John Purnell and PS Murtagh McVeigh, involved in an operation which intercepted IRA terrorists and resulted in the Balcombe Street siege

Edmonds

Peter

1974

QGM

DC

Involved with Insp James Beaton GC and PC Hills GM. Arrested armed man who attacked HRH The Princess Anne in the Mall.

Farley Stephen Edward 1980 Queen's Commendation PC Disarming a violent and mentally sick man who had made unsuccessful suicide bid and then threatened to shoot the police officers called to the scene

Fenton

Robert

1977

QGM

DC

Involved with Inspector John Purnell GM, and others in intercepting IRA terrorists which resulted in the Balcombe street siege.

Fitzpatrick

Anthony

1997

QGM

PC

Chased suspect who produced a gun and fired 5 shots, one of which wounded the officer, and one narrowly missed his head whilst the officer persisted in his pursuit.

Gage

Barry Neil

1974

QGM

PC

With PC Alan Pointer and PC Godfrey Chaffey. Involved in chasing a car and made arrests despite a number of shots being fired at police.

Garner

Arthur

1972

George Medal

Stn PS

Pursued and overpowered a wanted criminal despite his ramming a police car, driving a car at the officers on foot, and firing a shotgun at the officers involved in Shepperton.

Gibbins

Patrick Glanville

1970

BEM for gallantry

DS

Bar to BEM. Involved in arrest of men armed with ammonia and iron bar despite being seriously injured.

Giles

Keith

1972

BEM for gallantry

PC

With PC Brian Parsons. Involved with Stn PS Arthur Garner GM in detaining wanted criminal who fired shotgun at police

Goad

Roger

1976

George Cross

Captain

Civil Staff explosives officer who attempted to defuse a bomb in a shop doorway in Kensington Church Street immediately after tackling another incident. The device exploded and killed him instantly.

Greaves

1970

BEM for gallantry

PC

Whilst serving in S Wales.

Griffiths

William Ian

1974

BEM for gallantry

DS

Persisted in struggling and detaining violent man despite being stabbed, and bleeding profusely.

Griffiths

John

1970

BEM for gallantry

PC

Disarmed man with loaded double-barrelled shotgun, and chased and arrested him despite threats from lock knife and iron bar.

Grove

Bryan Errol

1974

QGM

PC

Involved in pursuit of armed robbers at Ley Street, Ilford in 1974

Guenigault Charlie 2018 GM PC Whilst off duty and without protection, confronted three armed terrorists who attacked the public at London Bridge and Borough Market in June 2017 and sustained serious injuries.  Other awards also made.

Gurney

Peter Edwin Spencer

1983

Bar to GM

MP Civilian

Already MBE and GM Awarded bar to his George Medal for disarming an explosive device immediately after his colleague Kenneth Howorth had been killed by a similar bomb.

Hadaway

David

1991

QGM

PS

With PC Philip Rainsford and PC John Healey. Involved in pursuing a violent armed robber who fired a gun at police whereby all three officers were injured

Healy

John Andrew

1991

QGM

PC

With PS David Hadaway and PC Philip Rainsford. Involved in pursuing a violent armed robber who fired a gun at police whereby all three officers were injured

Henderson

Donald Victor

1976

George Medal

Major

Awarded as the result of displaying courage and calmness during his work as an Explosives Officer involved in attending numerous IRA bombing incidents.

Henley

Malcolm

1983

QGM

PC

Whilst off duty, disarmed a gunman after he had robbed a security guard

Heyes

Gordon

1979

QGM

PC

Chased an armed man who had robbed a petrol station, continuing on to an arrest despite being shot in leg.

Hills

Michael

1974

George Medal

PC

Involved in an incident involving a kidnap attack on HRH The Princess Anne in The Mall, in which Inspector Beaton was awarded the George Cross. PC Hills disarmed the assailant, despite having been shot.

Howells

Martin

1988

QGM

PC

Involved in serious public disorder at Broadwater Farm on 6th October 1985. Under the leadership of Sgt David Pengelly GM, the officers went to protect firemen engaged in attempting to extinguish fire caused by rioters. PC Blakelock was killed.

Howorth

Kenneth

1983

George Medal

Explosives Officer

Killed whilst dealing with an IRA bomb in Oxford Street during the course of his duties as an Explosives Officer

Humm

Frank

1975

QGM

PC

With PC Gordon Usher. Stabbed by violent mentally deranged man in the neck, but continued to grapple with assailant to protect PC Gregory also involved in violent struggle who was repeatedly stabbed in face, head and neck. Called for assistance and first aid for collapsed colleague as the man escaped from scene.

Humphrey Paul 2007 QGM Explosives Officer Worked alone with hand tools and by torch light outside a night club to make safe a car bomb that contained unstable gas cylinders, petrol and metal for shrapnel injuries

Kemp

Edward

1995

QGM

PC

With PC Patrick Kielty. Confronted by three armed robbers but chased and arrested a suspect despite being threatened and fired upon during the chase.

Kerr David McMorrin 1974 Queen's Commendation PS With Inspector Riley, arrested armed woman who entered magistrates court public gallery and attempted to release prisoner from the dock.

Kielty

Patrick

1997

QGM

PS

Awarded bar to QGM for dealing with and disarming a violent man who took a child, and later a woman as hostages.

Kielty

Patrick

1995

QGM

PS

With PC Edward Kemp. Confronted by three armed robbers but chased and arrested a suspect despite being threatened and fired upon during the chase.

Kiff

Raymond Peter

1977

George Medal

PC

Involved in chasing, overcoming and disarming a terrorist after an IRA train explosion and shooting at West Ham

Kinniburgh

William

1977

QGM

PC

Chased a man armed with a gun in Camberwell.

Knapp

Alan

1992

George Medal

DS

With DS Stephen Thomas Involved in an operation to arrest men attempting to rob a Post Office. Both were shot and seriously wounded, but continued their endeavours to arrest the culprit despite being unarmed.

Knight

Stephen Phillip

1977

QGM

PC

Involved with Inspector John Purnell GM, and others in intercepting IRA terrorists which resulted in the Balcombe street siege.

Knight

Malcolm John

1971

BEM for gallantry

PC

Pursued suspect despite being threatened with gun.

Lock

Trevor James

1981

George Medal

PC

Held hostage during the Iranian Embassy siege, and intervened at crucial stages in attempts to ensure safety of other hostages.

Macaskill John 1996 Queen's Commendation PC Driver of police car pursuing armed robbers who opened fire twice with a machine gun, injuring DS Stubbs in temple, and hitting the police car and eventually  disabling it.

Macfarlane

Andrew

2003

RHS Award

DI

Driving home from work on M25 in Hertfordshire when he assisted at road accident when Fiat Punto was blocking fast lane. Injured after his car was struck at 70 mph Job newspaper 15.8.03

Mansfield

Philip William

1977

QGM

DS

Involved with Inspector John Purnell GM, and others in intercepting IRA terrorists which resulted in the Balcombe street siege.

Marsh

Peter

1971

BEM for gallantry

Insp

Broke into house and arrested man armed with gun

Martin

David Bert

1979

QGM

Insp

Arrested and retained prisoner despite being surrounded by a group of dangerous and excited youths, one of whom fired a revolver at him

Martin

Stephen

1988

QGM

PC

Involved in serious public disorder at Broadwater Farm on 6th October 1985. Under the leadership of Sgt David Pengelly GM, the officers went to protect firemen engaged in attempting to extinguish fire caused by rioters. PC Blakelock was killed.

McGlinchey Kevin William Daniel 1998 Queen's Commendation PC Driver of police car, pursued armed robbers in car chase despite having shots fired and patrol car windscreen shattered.  Later pursued them on foot and suspects arrested.

McVeigh

Murtagh Phillip

1977

George Medal

PS

With Insp John Purnell and DI Henry Dowswell, involved in an operation which intercepted IRA terrorists and resulted in the Balcombe Street siege

Miller

John

1970

BEM for gallantry

PC

Chased and detained youth who fired what transpired to be an air pistol to prevent his arrest.

Mills Guy Samuel 1974 Queen's Commendation DS With other officers, disarmed and arrested two armed criminals who attempted to rob a security van

Milne

Kenneth

1988

QGM

PC

Involved in serious public disorder at Broadwater Farm on 6th October 1985. Under the leadership of Sgt David Pengelly GM, the officers went to protect firemen engaged in attempting to extinguish fire caused by rioters. PC Blakelock was killed.

Mogford

John

1971

BEM for gallantry

PC

With PC George Black and PC Ronald Turnbull. Involved in violent struggle where the officers were shot at and threatened with a knife. PCs Mogford and Turnbull were both rendered unconscious

Moore

Lesley

1992

Stanhope Gold Medal

WPC

In January 1992, was swung across to a sloping fourth floor dormer window roof in Ryder Street SW1 to render first aid to an injured workman, and remained there for an hour in strong winds until rescued with Fire Brigade equipment

Morrison

James

1994

QGM

DC

Whilst off duty, pursued a violent thief on foot, who stabbed him to death. See Roll of Honour

Nightingale Gordon Eric 1976 Queen's Commendation PC For rescuing a mentally disturbed man who threatened to jump from a four storey building

O'Brien

Mark

1996

QGM

PC

With PC David Boyce. Involved in incident where police officers were shot at several times during a high speed chase and hostage incident following a robbery.

O'Neill

Francis Joseph

1983

QGM

PC

Stabbed and killed by offender whilst stopping and then pursuing a suspect who had been trying to obtain drugs by deception in Kennington. See Roll of Honour.

O'Rourke Brian Anthony Michael 1974 Queen's Commendation PC Arrested an extremely dangerous and violent man who was armed with a pistol

Olds

Philip

1982

QGM

PC

Shot whilst intervening when two armed men robbed an off licence in Hayes, Middlesex. See Roll of Honour.

Pandya

Ricky

1988

QGM

PC

Involved in serious public disorder at Broadwater Farm on 6th October 1985. Under the leadership of Sgt David Pengelly GM, the officers went to protect firemen engaged in attempting to extinguish fire caused by rioters. PC Blakelock was killed.

Parsons

Brian

1972

BEM for gallantry

PC

With PC Keith Giles. Involved with Stn PS Arthur Garner GM in detaining wanted criminal who fired shotgun at police

Pawley

Brian Ernest

1979

George Medal

DC

Wrestled with an armed and dangerous man and received gun shot wound saving a colleague from death in Bethnal Green.

Peffer

Michael Thomas

1975

QGM

Stn PS

With PC Ryan David & PC David Brady. During a prolonged car chase after a post office robbery, shots were fired at a police car, and the suspects eventually arrested after one officer grabbed a shotgun from a suspect and police car rammed getaway car

Pengelly

David

1988

George Medal

PS

Involved as Sergeant of a team of officers protecting firemen during the Broadwater Farm riot in 1985, in which PC Keith Blakelock was killed. PC Blakelock and ten other officers were awarded the Queen’s Gallantry Medal.

Phillips

Rodney

1971

BEM for gallantry

PC

Chased a man who repeatedly threatened him with gun and struck him several times before being arrested

Pickford

Derek Charles

1989

QGM

Explosives Officer

With PC Michael Chipperfield. Both involved in prolonged search of a hotel room and found a concealed terrorist explosive device which Mr Pickford made safe.

Pointer

Alan Tenyon

1974

QGM

PC

With PC Barry Gage and PC Godfrey Chaffey. Involved in chasing a car and made arrests despite a number of shots being fired at police.

Price

John Dilwyn

1971

BEM for gallantry

PC

Attempted to disarm man threatening him with a shotgun, and detained him despite being struck over head.

Proctor

Martin

1988

QGM

PC

Entered an Underground train tunnel , and pulled a woman intending suicide back to the platform despite the presence of an oncoming train

Purnell

John Francis

1977

George Medal

Insp

With DI Henry Dowswell and PS Murtagh McVeigh, involved in an operation which intercepted IRA terrorists and resulted in the Balcombe Street siege

Rainsford

Philip

1991

QGM

PC

With PS David Hadaway and PC John Healey. Involved in pursuing a violent armed robber who fired a gun at police whereby all three officers were injured

Redford Peter 1996 Queen's Commendation DC Member of crew of police car pursuing armed robbers who opened fire twice with a machine gun, injuring DS Stubbs in temple, hitting the police car and eventually  disabling it.

Reynolds

Anthony

1971

BEM for gallantry

PC

With PC Colin Peter Burch. Disarmed man after a car chase who had fled from house where he had gone berserk with a gun.

Riley Brian Douglas 1974 Queen's Commendation Inspector With PC David Kerr, arrested armed woman who entered magistrates court public gallery and attempted to release prisoner from the dock.

Roberts

Maxwell

1988

QGM

PC

Involved in serious public disorder at Broadwater Farm on 6th October 1985. Under the leadership of Sgt David Pengelly GM, the officers went to protect firemen engaged in attempting to extinguish fire caused by rioters. PC Blakelock was killed.

Robertson

Derek

1996

QGM

PS

Called to an armed robbery at New Addington and tackled a robbery suspect who stabbed him to death. See Roll of Honour.

Rumble

David Robert

1973

BEM for gallantry

PC

Pursued and detained one suspect from wages van robbery in Bethnal Green despite being repeatedly threatened with a shotgun.

Seprini

Anthony John

1971

BEM for gallantry

PC

Warrant number? Detained man who had threatened him with a gun

Shacklock

Ronald

1970

BEM for gallantry

PC

Disarmed suspect who threatened him with gun and subdued him before reinforcements arrived.

Shadrack Michael John 1974 Queen's Commendation Inspector Disarmed and arrested armed man who had previously shot and wounded shop assistant during an attempt to rob a jeweller
Shepherd Derek 1998 Queen's Commendation PC Detained suspect fleeing address in Ilford after a domestic violence incident when suspect fired a gun, wounding PC Shepherd and killing Philip Walters 18-Apr-1995

Shepherd

Michael

1988

QGM

PC

Involved in serious public disorder at Broadwater Farm on 6th October 1985. Under the leadership of Sgt David Pengelly GM, the officers went to protect firemen engaged in attempting to extinguish fire caused by rioters. PC Blakelock was killed.

Simpson Neil 1993 QGM PC On 13 April 1989 responded to a raid by known armed criminals at a post office.  Pursued suspects in high speed car chase and then on foot, returning fire despite being wounded and with no cover.

Slimon

Peter

1973

George Medal

PC

In possession of a firearm in connection with protection duties, the officer intervened in a bank robbery in Kensington, was wounded in an exchange of gunfire, and attempted to pursue the bank robbers as they escaped from the scene.

Smith

James

1974

BEM for gallantry

DC

PC Conley and PC Burrows intervened in a hostage incident at the Indian High Commission and shot two suspects dead after being threatened with (imitation) firearms. DC Smith disarmed suspect whilst armed only with a truncheon

Street Roger Robin 1974 Queen's Commendation DS With other officers, disarmed and arrested two armed criminals who attempted to rob a security van
Stubbs Michael 1996 Queen's Commendation DS Shot in left temple as member of crew of police car pursuing armed robbers who opened fire twice with a machine gun, hitting the police car and eventually  disabling it.
Sulaiman John 1989 Queen's Commendation PS Restrained by force and rescued mentally disturbed man threatening to commit suicide by jumping from Achway bridge, N London.  With PC John Till
Swinfield John 1996 Queen's Commendation DS Member of crew of police car pursuing armed robbers who opened fire twice with a machine gun, injuring officer in temple, hitting the police car and eventually  disabling it.

Tappy

Alan

1988

QGM

PC

Involved in serious public disorder at Broadwater Farm on 6th October 1985. Under the leadership of Sgt David Pengelly GM, the officers went to protect firemen engaged in attempting to extinguish fire caused by rioters. PC Blakelock was killed.

Thain

Alistair

1986

Medal of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

PC

With PC Wilkin on motorcycle escort duty rode deliberately into path of oncoming vehicle whilst escorting President of Germany on State visit in Banstead en route to Gatwick Airport. See Encyclopedia under Special Escort Group.   Entry amended 2 August 2009.

Thomas

Stephen

1992

George Medal

DS

With DS Alan Knapp. Involved in an operation to arrest men attempting to rob a Post Office. Both were shot and seriously wounded, but continued their endeavours to arrest the culprit despite being unarmed.

Thomas

Ian

1989

QGM

PC

Threatened with a pistol and wounded by a gun shot during the chase and subsequent arrest of two suspects in West India Dock Road, E14

Tibble

Stephen Andrew

1976

Posthumous QPM for gallantry

PC

While riding his motor-cycle off-duty, saw a man with a gun being chased by three plain-clothes officers. PC Tibble overtook him, dismounted, and approached, whereupon the suspect (IRA) shot him three times and killed him.

Till John William 1989 Queen's Commendation PC Restrained by force and rescued mentally disturbed man threatening to commit suicide by jumping from Achway bridge, N London.  With PS Sulaiman

Turnbull

Ronald

1971

BEM for gallantry

PC

With PC John Mogford and PC George Black. Involved in violent struggle where the officers were shot at and threatened with a knife. PCs Mogford and Turnbull were both rendered unconscious

Usher

Gordon

1975

QGM

PC

With PC Frank Humm. Stopped violent offender still armed with knife after PC Humm and PC Greory had been seriously assaulted, chased suspect and arrested him after further violent struggle.

Ward Robert 1974 Queen's Commendation PC Arrested mentally disturbed man armed with a pistol
Wheal David 1976 Queen's Commendation PC Arrested an armed terrorist following the explosion of a bomb on an underground train

Whitehead

John Philip

1971

BEM for gallantry

PC

With PC James Donnelly. Rescued child from blazing house.

Whiting

Michael Anthony

1974

Posthumous QPM for gallantry

PC

Thrown from a car whose suspicious movements had led police to question the driver, and whose driver tried to escape at reckless speed, deliberately colliding with other vehicles to try and shake him off. Officer died the same day.

Wilkin

Keith

1986

Medal of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

PC

With PC Thain on motorcycle escort duty rode deliberately into path of oncoming vehicle whilst escorting President of Germany on State visit in Banstead en route to Gatwick Airport. See Encyclopedia under Special Escort Group.   (Entry amended 2 August 2009)

Williams

Wesley

1971

BEM for gallantry

PC

Arrested driver after being thrown on to bonnet of stolen car and after driver had driven at speed to dislodge him

Wiltshire

Peter

1994

QGM

PS

Involved in tackling and arresting robbers whilst off duty

Wolfenden

David Andrew

1974

BEM for gallantry

PC

Rescued a mentally unstable man standing on a 100 foot high ledge at Swan and Edgars department store.

Wordsworth

Alan

1974

QGM

DS

Entered a hotel room whilst armed, confronted suspect who had committed a jewel robbery and made suspect drop his gun

Wright Gary Antony 2007 Queen's Commendation Explosives Officer Worked alone and with hand tools for 2 hours to render safe a second car bomb, containing unstable gas cylinders, petrol and metal for creating shrapnel injuries.
Wright Jonathan Lee 1998 Queen's Commendation PC With PC McGlinchey pursued armed robbers in police car and later on foot despite having been fired upon and police car windscreen shattered.   Men later arrested

Wright

Norman

1977

QGM

PC

Arrested an armed man at the Chilean embassy.

Young

John Raymond

1974

QGM

DC

Pursued suspects by car to Swanley, and was fired at twice from shotgun and wounded in the course of attempting an arrest.

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