BRITISH COLONIAL POLICE

Roll of Honour

LEST WE FORGET

World peace-keeping is nothing new for the United Kingdom, whether through the formation to break-up of Empire, or by League of Nations (1919-1946) and United Nations (1945 on) mandate, British police officers have led and served in forces throughout the world.

Many lost their lives, often alongside native colleagues, carrying out their duties for their country and to help other countries. Most are now forgotten except by their few surviving comrades.

How many died is not known, certainly hundreds, perhaps thousands.
In one force alone it is believed that more than 300 died in less than 30 years -
during the Palestine mandate of 1920-1948.

The Trust now aims to remember all  fallen British police officers, no matter where or when they served, before it is too late.

If you would like to help with research and/or compiling records for the Colonial Police Roll of Honour PLEASE CONTACT US.

Police Forces
British Police officers have served, and died, at various times in Police Forces of the following countries while British Colonies, Protectorates, Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories
(This list is not exhaustive)

British Guiana

British Honduras

British Somaliland

Burma
Ceylon

Cyprus

East Africa

Hong Kong

India

Kenya

Malaya

Nigeria

Palestine

Rhodesia

Shanghai

Uganda

West Africa

West Indies

Former colonies in America, Australia, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand

ROLLS OF HONOUR WILL BE ADDED AS RESEARCH AND RESOURCES ALLOW
SEE BELOW

LINKS
Organisations with an interest in Colonial Policing and British Police Casualties

We are indebted to these organisations, their founders and staff, for the work already carried out in this area to remember our fallen officers world wide, without which our task would simply not be possible.

Britains Small Wars

The History of British Military Conflicts since 1945 - Dedicated to the Men and Women who served in Forgotten conflicts - India, Palestine, Malaya, Korea, Suez Canal Zone, Kenya, Cyprus, Suez 1956,  Borneo, Vietnam, Aden, Radfan, Oman, Dhofar, Northern Ireland, the Falklands War, the Gulf War, Bosnia, Kosovo, Sierra Leone, Iraq and more.
Includes British Casualties in Colonial Police Forces

Roll of Honour

This site is dedicated to those men and women who fell fighting for their country.
Contains numerous military Rolls of Honour from the two world wars and other conflicts.

Includes British Casualties in Colonial Police Forces

Palestine Police Old Comrades Association

The objects of the Association are to create and to maintain a bond of comradeship,
irrespective of rank, between all who have served in the Palestine Police in any capacity
whatsoever and to assist any members in distressed circumstances.

H.M.King George V I  Buckingham Palace 20th July 1948
at a final inspection of a Detachment of the British Section of the Palestine Police :-

"... I have admired the forbearance and courage with which you have met the difficulties and dangers of service in Palestine. Many of your comrades have given their lives and
many others have been injured in that service:
their sacrifice will not be forgotten."

BRITISH COLONIAL POLICE ROLL OF HONOUR

PALESTINE POLICE