The Archive · 1933

Special Police Parade and Inspection

Trophy for Gallant Sergeant of 8th Division presentation of a_ special emorative shield to Sergeant Crompton of the 8th Division, as a reward for his gallant conduct in pursuit of a gang of robbers, wag [inspection of feature of the annual the Shanghai Munieipal Police (Specials), which took

jon Apr Place on the Racecourse at noon very smart appearance, having been The parade, which presented a called to attention, Major. "f. "We Gerrard,; Commissioner of, Police, accompanied by Mr. R. G. Mac-Donald, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Specials), arrived to inspect the ranks, the band playing the police salute, Officers on parade included Assisiant Commissioners W. G. Gande, R. G. Herbert, and C. Tao, and among those present in the fate enclosure behind the salute ig base were Mr. A, D, Bell, chair= man of the Shanghai Municipal Council, Brigadier-General G, Fleme ing, and Colonel N, W. B. B. Thoms, Following the presentation of the shield, the special police marched past in column of fours, the salute taken by Major MacDonald.

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