Shanghai, June 19.
The death occurred at 1030 pin, last might in the Country Hospital Chief Inspector F. E. B. Dudley better Known to his intimales as. "Fred", who was in charge of the Louza Police Station. THe had contracted a fever and had been ill only a short hile before his removal to hospital on June 15.
Chief Inspector Dudley was an exceptionally popular police officer and died at the age of 41, after nineteen years of service with the police force the International Settlement here. He leaves a wife and three children in Shanghai. His brother, who was also with the police force' here died about three years ago.
The late police officer served with the Royal Navy in the World War snd was the recipient of the Victory and General Service Medals. He Joined the force here in December, 1921 and was a keen bowler.
Mr. Dudley was for a long time in charge of the Transport Office of the force and prior to that was connected with the TraMe Branch. He has been in charge of several stollens here including Sinza-and Pootoo Road stations and was in charge of the Bubbling Well Station before being transferred to Louza. He was well Uked not only by the men under his charge, but also by his superior cflicers. His home was in Ash, near Farnham, Surrey.
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