Basic Details
Surname
Hammerton
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Richard David
War
Second World War - civilians
Served or died
Served
Service number
WR380
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 L Division's War Reserve R.D. Hammerton was Commended by the King
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)
WR380 (War Reserve Constable 380)
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