Robert’s occupation was a miner, he had previously served 3 years with the RAMC. He was 5 Ft, 9 3/4 inches tall. Robert was appointed by Durham County Constabulary on 19th August 1912 as PC 846, 3rd class constable. On 9th September 1912, he was living at the Police Station in High Bondgate, and on the 29th December he was commended by the Chief Constable for rendering sufficient first aid to a man who had fractured his leg at Bishop Auckland. Robert was promoted to 2nd class PC on the 1st February 1913, then a 1st class PC on the 1st August 1914. On the 4th August 1914, Robert was recalled to the colours to rejoin his unit within the RAMC, he entered France on the 21st August 1914. After the war, on 19th February 1919, he returned to the Police Force and was re-admitted as 4 years 1st class PC 481 and was stationed at Cockton Hill. On the 11th March 1920, he was commended by the CC and awarded the sum of 12/6 for stopping a runaway horse at Bishop Auckland. On the 1st September 1927, he was at Witton Le Wear. On the 27th October 1930, Robert was promoted to Sergeant 68 and went to Darlington. On the 16th December 1931, he went to Dunston, then Tow Law on the 4th July 1934. On the 2nd and 4th August 1937, Robert was commended by the CC and magistrates for arresting three men on larceny charges at Woolsingham. He retired on pension on the 30th April 1946. Robert died on the 13th April 1971. [Information researched and provided by John Grainger]