Charles Welch
Died
:
16 December 1859
Age
:
30
Rank
:
Police Constable
Force
:
Metropolitan Police
Cause
:
Medical
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Died as a consequence of the head injuries he sustained three years earlier when he was beaten while trying to make an arrest in Wandsworth.
PC Welch was pensioned from the force due to the head injuries.