Basic Details
Surname
Chandler
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Charles Edward
Served or died
Served
Service number
PS44
Honours
Commended by HM the King
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 Special Constable C E Chandler received a Commendation from the King. The Commendation to Police Sergeant Charles Edward Chandler of L Division was published in the London Gazette 8/6/1945. Supplement 37126, Page 3086.
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)
P.S. (Police Sergeant)
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
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