Surname

Forename(s)

Year

Award

Rank

Details

Ashwin

Owen

1951

George Medal

PC

For courage and tenacity with PC McCallum and PC King in tackling two violent criminals, one of whom used a firearm to resist arrest in Biggin Hill, Kent, severely wounding PC Ashwin.   London Gazette supplement 39167 9-Mar-1951

Bailey

Kenneth Alfred

1952

George Medal

PC

With PC Sydney Darby and Insp Alfred Shipton. For courage and tenacity in effecting the arrest of a dangerous criminal who made a determined resistance to arrest by using an automatic pistol in Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale.

Bailey

John Richard Thomas

1954

George Medal

DC

For courage and determination in effecting the arrest of a dangerous criminal in Mitcham who used a firearm to resist arrest.

Barlow

Jack

1948

BEM for gallantry

DC

With DS Theobald Butler tackling a violent criminal armed with a loaded pistol whilst searching premises with a warrant.  LG Supp 38479 10-Dec-1948  

Barrett

Joseph

1946

BEM for gallantry

PC

Chased stolen car at 70mph and when it drove into a river, rescued occupant from drowning despite severe current, and then assisted in rescue of fourth occupant. LG Supplement 37662 19-Jul-1946

Baxter

John Malcolm

1949

KPFSM

DC

DC Baxter tried to stop the car of a suspect making an escape from Eastern Auction Market, Stepney, but was thrown off. In the same incident, DS Bland was shot through the clothing by a second suspect who tried to escape from police car.

Beale

Thomas

1948

KPFSM

Suffered shock and nervous disability after successfully stopping a runaway horse and cart in Noel St, Islington. See Encyclopedia entry.   London Gazette Supplement 38319 8-Jun-1948

Bland

Harold

1949

KPFSM

DS

DC Baxter tried to stop the car of a suspect making an escape from Eastern Auction Market, Stepney, but was thrown off. In the same incident, DS Bland was shot through the clothing by a second suspect who tried to escape from police car.

Bocking

Leonard Geoffrey

1954

George Medal

PC

With PC George Sinclair. For outstanding courage and tenacity in attempting to arrest an armed murderer in Clifton Gardens, Maida Vale.

Burke

John Simpson

1952

BEM for gallantry

PC

Effecting the arrest of a mentally unstable criminal armed with a revolver.

Butler

Theobald

1948

BEM for gallantry

DS

With DC Jack Barlow tackling a violent criminal armed with a loaded pistol whilst searching premises with a warrant.  LG Supp 38479 10-Dec-1948  

Cutt

James Bryce

1947

KPFSM

PC

Hung on to the running board of an Islington gang of shop thieves’ getaway car for three miles before it crashed into a lamp post and the driver was arrested.   LG Supplement 38255 6-Apr-1948

Darby

Sydney

1952

George Medal

PC

With PC Kenneth Bailey and Insp Alfred Shipton. For courage and tenacity in effecting the arrest of a dangerous criminal who made a determined resistance to arrest by using an automatic pistol in Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale.

Deans

William Hosie

1947

KPFSM

DS

Suffered violent assault, and was bound, gagged, and dumped in the snow in a remote place, having voluntarily impersonated a Kentish Town bank manager on information that he was to be kidnapped and his keys stolen

Dorsett

George Edward

1953

George Medal

PC

With DC Edward Snitch. For courage and tenacity in effecting the arrest of dangerous criminals, one of whom used a firearm to resist arrest at a bomb site at Clapham Place, Hackney.

Edwardes

John Sharrard Maxwell

1952

George Medal

PC

For courage and determination in effecting the arrest of a dangerous motor car thief at Kensington High Street. Died 9-Jun-2003 See Obituary D Telegraph 3-Jul-2003

Fairfax

Frederick

1952

George Cross

DC

While only armed with his truncheon, arrested and held burglar Derek Bentley after having been shot in the shoulder by Bentley’s accomplice Christopher Craig. Issued with pistol and advanced on Craig who had killed PC Miles.

Foster

John

1952

BEM for gallantry

PC

Effecting the arrest of an armed criminal. With DS Albert Wells and PC Maurice Furner

Furner

Maurice

1952

BEM for gallantry

PC

Effecting the arrest of an armed criminal. With DS Albert Wells and PC John Foster

Gulliver

John Alan

1954

BEM for gallantry

PC

Effecting the arrest of a dangerous criminal

Harrison

Norman

1953

George Medal

PC

With PC James McDonald, and DS Fairfax GC. For courage and devotion to duty in relation to dealing with Christopher Craig and Derek Bentley on the roof of a warehouse in Croydon.

Hide

Robert Henry

1949

KPFSM

PC

With two other officers, burst in on and arrested the armed killer of PC Nathanael Edgar after WRC Searle had identified his whereabouts in Stockwell and kept observation.     London Gazette 38544 22-Feb-1949 page 945

Jaggs

Robert James William

1953

BEM for gallantry

PC

Involved in the operation to arrest Christopher Craig and Derek Bentley from the roof of a warehouse in Croydon.

Kay

Harry Patterson

1948

KPFSM

PC

Investigating reports of a break-in at a factory Sgt Sheppard was threatened with a burning oxyacetylene lamp and a revolver, and PC Harry Kay was shot in the stomach in the course arresting two burglars. LG Supp 38479 10-Dec-1948

King

Ivan Stanley

1952

George Medal

PC

For courage and tenacity with PC Ashwin and PC McCallum in tackling two violent criminals, one of whom used a firearm to resist arrest in Biggin Hill, Kent, severely wounding PC Ashwin.  London Gazette supplement 39167 9-Mar-1951

Lowndes

Anthony

1952

BEM for gallantry

PS

Effecting the arrest of an armed criminal

McCallum

John Kerr

1951

George Medal

PC

For courage and tenacity with PC Ashwin and PC King in tackling two violent criminals, one of whom used a firearm to resist arrest in Biggin Hill, Kent, severely wounding PC Ashwin.  London Gazette supplement 39167 9-Mar-1951

McDonald

James Christie

1953

George Medal

PC

With PC Norman Harrison, and DS Fairfax GC. For courage and devotion to duty in relation to dealing with Christopher Craig and Derek Bentley on the roof of a warehouse in Croydon.

McKenzie

James

1952

George Medal

PC

Dealing with an armed man in Paddington public house

Miles

Sidney George

1953

KPFSM

PC

Shot and killed on a warehouse rooftop in Croydon, going to assist colleagues in the arrest of Christopher Craig and Derek Bentley. See Encyclopedia entry.

Moody

William Arthur

1949

KPFSM

Insp

With two other officers, burst in on and arrested the armed killer of PC Nathanael Edgar after WRC Searle had identified his whereabouts in Stockwell and kept observation.   London Gazette 38544 22-Feb-1949 page 945

Nicholls

Cyril Charles

1954

BEM for gallantry

DS

Involved with DC John Bailey GM in the arrest of a criminal who used a firearm to resist arrest.

Rowswell

Bertie Joseph Charles

1947

KPFSM

PC

Chased an armed man, wanted for murder, from Russell Square with PC Norman Strange along Upper Woburn Place, despite his firing at them constantly. PC Rowswell lost his eye in the incident. London Gazette Supp 38062 2-Sep-1947

Searle

George Charles

1949

KPFSM

WR PC

Identified the whereabouts of the armed killer of PC Nathanael Edgar in Stockwell. Three other officers then burst in on and arrested him.   London Gazette 38544 22-Feb-1949 page 945

Sheppard

Ralph Donald

1948

KPFSM

PS

Investigating reports of a break-in at a factory Sgt Sheppard was threatened with a burning oxyacetylene lamp and a revolver, and PC Harry Kay was shot in the stomach in the course arresting two burglars. LG Supp 38479 10-Dec-1948

Shipton

Alfred Leonard

1952

George Medal

PC

With PCs Kenneth Bailey and Sydney Darby. For courage and tenacity in effecting the arrest of a dangerous criminal who made a determined resistance to arrest by using an automatic pistol in Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale.

Sinclair

George Alexander

1954

George Medal

PC

With PC Leonard Bocking. For outstanding courage and tenacity in attempting to arrest an armed murderer in Clifton Gardens, Maida Vale.

Smith

Leslie Alan

1951

George Medal

PC

For courage and determination in arresting an armed man in Hounslow following chasing motor car on police motorcycle.   Supplement to London GAZETTE 39167 9-Mar-1951

Snelling

Cecil

1947

KPFSM

PC

Chased and struggled with an armed housebreaker, even after a bullet in his thigh nearly severed the main blood vessels

Snitch

Edward George

1953

George Medal

DC

With PC George Dorsett. For courage and tenacity in effecting the arrest of dangerous criminals, one of whom used a firearm to resist arrest at a bomb site at Clapham Place, Hackney.

Stone

Frederick Mark

1952

George Medal

PC

Holder of BEM already. GM awarded for great courage and devotion to duty in tackling a violent shop breaker armed with an iron bar, whereby he was severely injured.

Strange

Norman

1947

KPFSM

PC

Chased an armed man, wanted for murder, from Russell Square with PC Bertie Rowsell along Upper Woburn Place, despite his firing at them constantly. One bullet passed through the officer's plain clothes jacket. LG 38062 2-Sep-1947

Watts

Alberta

1947

KPFSM

WDS

Suffered violent assault during chase and struggle with suspect whilst voluntarily acting as decoy in relation to series of attacks on women on Tooting Bec Common. Nee Law. London Gazette Supp 38062 2-Sep-1947

Wells

Albert Frank

1952

BEM for gallantry

DS

Effecting the arrest of an armed criminal. With PC John Foster and PC Maurice Furner

Wheeler

Dennis Edward

1949

KPFSM

PC

With two other officers, burst in on and arrested the armed killer of PC Nathanael Edgar after WRC Searle had identified his whereabouts in Stockwell and kept observation.    London Gazette 38544 22-Feb-1949 page 945

Wheeler

Edmund J S V

1951

BEM for gallantry

PC

Rescuing a man from drowning in the Thames.   Swam 20 yards and dived underwater to find man, bring him to shore, commenced artifical respiration and he then recovered.   London Gazette 39341 21-Sep-1951