On July 7, 1939, three members of the Chinese Branch including C.P.C. 1819 attempted, in the course of their duties, to starch a male Chinese on Sinza Road. They were, without warning, fired upon by two other male Chinese. Police returned fire and all three desperadoes ran in a westerly direction along Sinza Road. Police gave chase and C.P.C. 1819 out-distanced his comrades.—At Chengtu Road corner, F.P.S, Buxton joined in the chase which led into an alleyway. One of the gang pointed a pistol at F.P.S. Buxton and was shot simultaneously by that officer and C.P.C, 1819. A second member of the gang, who subsequently proved to be unarmed, passed through a dwelling house and emerged into another alleyway. He was followed by FPS. Buxton, who shot and wounded him. The remaining member of the gang, who was armed, passed through houses and alleyways and was followed by other members of the Force attracted tothe scene by sounds of firing. This gangster jumped into the Soochow Creek and was drowned.
Distinguished Conduct Medals, Class LI, awarded to Probationary Sergeant V. N. Zborovsky and Chinese Police Sergeant No. 708, Lou Huang Tsuh, for gallant conduct in connection with a shooting affray on July Long Service Medals Long Service Medals were awarded as follows to Police regulars
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