Police Constable 43 Tiny Newman

Pre war recruits Police Constable 43 William Newman known as Tiny second from right back row. Other officers who joined at the same time were: Albert R.J. Carter, Albert R Tombs, Richard P. Tibbots, John A.C. Franklin, Donald M. Hill-Davey, Leslie J. Neave, Cecil C. Packer, Guy H. Brown, Douglas H.G. Baker, Victor F Batstone, John H.R. Attwood. (Gloucestershire Police Archives URN 10751)

Joining book from 1936-1938. (Gloucestershire Police Archives URN 10752)

12 recruits and two instructors. These men were selected from 500 applicants. Starting pay 63/- a week plus free accommodation and medical and dental treatment. New recruits were never stationed in their home towns to avoid favouritism by or to people known to them Back row from left 43 Newman, 62 Tombs, 401 Batstone, 64 Tibbots, 106 Davey, 171 Neave, 251 Packer. Front row 92 Franklin, 434 Attwood, Instructor 414 Squire?, Instructor 109 Willmott?, 10 Turner, 372 Baker, 313 Brown. (Gloucestershire Police Archives URN 10230)

Police Constable 43 William Newman, known as Tiny, joined Gloucestershire Constabulary in 1937. This photograph thought to have been taken when he joined the force. (Gloucestershire Police Archives URN 10745)

Tug-of-war teams believed at Kingsholm, Gloucester. Back row left to right: Superintendent Soldier, Harry Thomas, unknown, V Batstone, Morris, H Olpin, W Newman, A Savage, I Dimery, unknown, J Halllam. Front Row left to right : Williams, W Workman, Newman, King, R Sandle, H (Harry) Gribble, unknown, A Tucker, F Taylor. Further research suggests that this was taken in 1946 at the first Constabulary Sports Day after the war and if so this would be at The Wagon Works and not at Kingsholm. (Gloucestershire Police Archives URN 1578)

1946 Tug of war teams Back row left to right: Superintendent Soldier, Harry Thomas, unknown, V Batstone, Morris, H Olpin, W Newman, A Savage, I Dimery, unknown, J Halllam. Front Row left to right : Williams, W Workman, Newman, King, R Sandle, H (Harry) Gribble, unknown, A Tucker, F Taylor. This is believed to have been taken at the first constabulary sports day after World War ll this was held at The Wagon Works. (Gloucestershire Police Archives URN 10750)

Police Constable Newman thought to be in Newent. (Gloucestershire Police Archives URN 10741)

Tug of war team Sports Day Cheltenham College Includes Police Constable 43 William Newman as anchor man. (Gloucestershire Police Archives URN 10749)

Police Constable Newman known thought to be when he was stationed at Hempsted. (Gloucestershire Police Archives URN 10742)

Thought to be the Sherriff’s Dinner year not known, Police Constable William Newman closest to camera. (Gloucestershire Police Archives URN 10744)

Police Constable Newman riding a bicycle at a social event perhaps Christmas party looking at the hats. (Gloucestershire Police Archives URN 10746)

Police Constable 43 Newman. This photograph was taken as he neared retirement. (Gloucestershire Police Archives URN 10740)