Tribute to their work

When he recently visited North Devon to present medals and bars to members of the Special Constabulary in recognition of their services, the Chief Constable of Devon (Lieut-Col. R R M Bacon) paid tribute to their valued work and assured them that the Special Constabulary would continue to play a very substantial part in the police machine of the County.

This picture shows the Chief Constable addressing ‘Specials’ at Torrington.

Among those in the picture, on the left, are Messrs G B Blatchford, F R Hodge, J J Jenkins and A E Muncey.

Article dated 21 October 1947