Police extra detail
IF I ACQUIRE EXTRA DETAIL FOR POLICEMEN WHO HAVE SERVED WITH THE ISLAND FORCE, I WILL LIST IT HERE
Sgt. John COLLINS
He joined IoW Constabulary on the day it started at Newport, on 1st April 1890, having transferred from Hampshire Constabulary. He started as 1st class Sgt.4. Married with 3 children. His age 37 8/12 yrs.
C of E. Retired on 14/1/1907 on special pension of £48.10.11 p/a. Vaccinated in 1900. Conduct: Very Good.
Height 5′ 9″ Sallow comp. One minor discipline – fined day’s pay. Former occupation ‘Telegraphist. Had been in army for 13 yrs.
Served at:
1890 – E. Cowes
1896 Lake
1897 E. Cowes
1903 Brighstone.
(information source: thanks to Peter Stoddard and Phil Hands)
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