X Reginald CROUCHLEYDear Christine,Thank you for enquiry concerning Reginald, I havealso included in the report what is held on hisbrother Joseph William, who was also a member ofthe Cheshire Constabulary. But first I have topoint out a few things. Sadly we do not have aphotograph, that is to say we may, there areliterally hundreds of photographs of officers, buttheir names were not recorded on the reverse ofthe photograph. However if you do we wouldappreciate a scanned copy for our records.The Cheshire Constabulary was formed in April1857; there are many thousands of records, theseare held by the Cheshire Record Office, Chester. Ias a retired Police officer and voluntary PoliceMuseum Researcher am slowly extracting theserecords. Cheshire Police Officer Enrolment Recordsare held under Reference CJP7 Volumes 1-5. Thesefive volumes are very large and in poor conditionrun from 1857- 22 March 1913 and are extremelydetailed; post this date only the minimum amountof information has been retained about an officersservice in the force. This has nothing to do withthe museum but successive civilian administratorswithin the force. The information we hold hasbeen taken from the Pensions Register CJP20/2/1,1857-1965. The information regarding an officer'smarriage is retained in CJP24/2, 1847-1966; thisinformation has not been given here as we presumeyou will already have this, if not then I willmake it available.I say all this because I want to try and reassureyou that what I give you is as it appears in therespective volumes. However if you so wish, youcan of course have the records confirmed by theChester Records Office Archivist. But it would beremiss of me if I did not point out that TheRecord Office will charge you a minimum of £27 persearch per volume; therefore your total bill wouldbe a minimum of £54, so please be aware.If you also read the history of the CheshireConstabulary "To the Best of Our Skill andKnowledge" which is on the Museum Web Site, I feelcertain that a useful picture can be obtained oflife in the force at the time, my own opinion isthat discipline was draconian and those whostrayed outside the rule's were fined way abovewhat they earned or dismissed. Also therestrictions on their private life, an officer wasnot allowed to drink on or off duty even in hisown home. It all comes down to the fact that upuntil the 1960's every Chief Constable of Cheshirewas an ex military officer and they of coursebrought with them the military codes of practice.The press article to which you refer was tocommemorate all those that served and died in thefirst and second World Wars. The plaque wasrededicated and now hangs within Runcorn PoliceStation, if you wish to view it please contactSupt. Finchett at Runcorn Police Station, I feelsure he can arrange something with you. I haveattached two photographs from the DedicationService. If you supply your home address I may beable to get you a copy of the Police Newspaperarticle, which also contains a photograph of theplaque.In view of the fact that we hold very littleinformation on your grandfather we would very muchappreciate you taking the time and sending anyinformation you have, this would then allow me toupdate the database for future reference.When you get a moment would you send a quick mailso I can mark of your enquiry as completed? If youhave any further questions please don't hesitateto contact me. Jim Talbot. Trustee and Researcher,Cheshire Museum of Policing.Collar Number/Rank. PC319 Reginald CROUCHLEY.Born. 2nd January 1891.Date of Entry. 18th April 1914Date of Leaving. 1st June 1946.How Discharged. To Pension.Initial Posting. HQ Chester.Other Postings and Dates. Runcorn and Creweundated.Miscellaneous Information. Brother of JosephWilliam Crouchley. No personal details known. Ageon retirement 54 years 6 months. Total service 32years 45 days. Died 23rd April 1962. 1st May 1962widow Eva Mary Crouchley to receive weekly pensionof 25/6d.Promotion/Misconduct. None Recorded.Pay. Annual pay on retirement £319. 16s. 0d.Annual pension £213. 4s. 0d.Awards/Good Conduct/Other information. Nonerecorded.Collar Number/Rank. PC143 Joseph WilliamCROUCHLEY.Born. 1890.Date of Entry. 18th April 1914 (both brothersjoining on the same day)Date of Leaving. 31st May 1939How Discharged. To Pension.Initial Posting. HQ Chester.Other Postings and Dates. Northwich undated.Miscellaneous Information. Brother of ReginaldCrouchley. Original entry record not found allinformation from pension register CJP20/2/1. Ageon retirement 48 years 6 months. Total service 25years 44 days. Died unknown.Promotion/Misconduct. None recorded.Pay. Annual pay on retirement £247. 16s. 11d.Annual pension £153. 13. 3d.Awards/Good Conduct/Other information. Nonerecorded.PC Reginald Crouchley right sitting. Circa 1940