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From the Archives

From the Archives

Cecil Jones, Constable No. 34 - Tuesday 8th October 1940

Called upon Mr J. D. Gittins, Company Commander, Home Guard, Dyserth respecting express message from Chief Constable, Lancashire of the escape of a German Airman named Franz Von Were from a Prisoner of War Camp. Also made inquiries and left particulars at Licensed Houses and Garages and kept a sharp look out in the district.

Made further inquiries at Dyserth respecting larceny from Offertory Box at the Dyserth Parish Church (this had been reported 1st October – Editor).

Patrolled Meliden during the afternoon and continued the above inquiries.

Called upon all Special Constables in the district and requested them to keep a sharp look out for Franz Von Were.

He started at 09.00 and finished at 00.15.

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