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Award of Commendation for Brave Conduct to Mersey Tunnel Police

Officer 1980

Reference RSN16461

Request Stage Informal Enquiry

Date Received 09/10/2017

Date Responded 30/10/2017

Disclosure Full

Exemptions / Exceptions N/A

Supporting Documents Complete Statement; Daily Mirror 1 May 1981; Daily Post 18 Sept 1979; LECHO 18 Sept 1979; Police Letter; Queens Order

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Request I am researching gallantry awards presented by the Sovereign to Police officers in the North West. Thomas Mawdsley a Mersey Tunnel Constable was awarded a Queens Commendation for Brave Conduct in 1980 for which I am trying to locate further information about. Please find attached letter regarding this matter and a letter of authority from Lancashire’s Chief Constable for my research. If you can assist with this it would be much appreciated.

Response Please find attached the information we have been able to gather in relation to your enquiry. I hope this is of interest to you. All the best with your research.