Poole Central Police Station but exact date unknown and not known why it was taken. Courtesy of Sue PRICE, Arthur BISHOP’s daughter.
It is quite hard to see facial features, so photograph split in to three at the bottom. I realise this is before your time , but some of these officers may still have been serving in 1970.
Sitting front row
1: PC
2: PC
3: PC
4: PC
5: PC RON LEWIS ?
6: Supt FREDY CARTER
7: Insp FRANK ELMES
8: PC
9: PC
10: PC
11: PC
Standing rear row.
1: D/ Insp HARRY LOVELL
2: PC
3: PC
4: PC
5: PC
6: PC
7: PC 177 VIC DAVIS
8: PC 27 ARTHUR BISHOP
9: PC
10: PC
11: PC
12: PC
13: D/C CECIL LUFF ?
After being in contact with Vic DAVIS’ daughter and son, I have found out that the photograph was taken as all the junior officers in the shot were called up to join the War effort. All male officers under the 26 years of age had to join the Armed Forces.
I also have Vic DAVIS’ memoirs which will also be posted later, time permitting.
First small picture – right seated, Ron Lewis
Third small picture – right standing ? Luff
Thanks Sue for the information IAN
Thanks Sue.