Basic Details
Surname
Leslie
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
James William Crichton
War
Second World War - civilians
Served or died
Served
Service number
PC600
Honours
GM
Notes
The memorial did not include forenames or initials; those commemorated on it were identified only by their Police rank/collar number and surname. For those decorated, the date they received the award was stated. "The Metropolitan Police At War" book (published 1947) listed that J.W.C. Leslie received the GM; London Gazette 24/6/1941, Supplement 35200, Page 3646, published the award to James William Crichton Leslie of L Division.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Police
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Metropolitan Police
Sub-unit (Primary - Stated)
L Division
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
PC
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Civilian
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Police Constable
Death and Burial details
Country of death
not applicable, as he survived his War service
Manner of death as stated
not applicable
Manner of death reference
Not Applicable