Gregory Davies Roberts

Died

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9 January 1959

Age

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21

Rank

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Police Constable

Force

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Glamorganshire Constabulary

Cause

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Road Traffic Collision (RTC)

Duty Status

:

On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Died in hospital after being fatally injured when he was struck by a cab while checking vehicles entering Barry Dock.

On New Year’s Morning 1959, PC Roberts was checking vehicles passing through Barry Docks when he was struck by a taxi and sustained fatal injuries, including a fractured skull and multiple injuries to his body.

He was rushed to Barry Accident Hospital and then transferred to Cardiff Royal Infirmary where he died eight days later without regaining consciousness.

His Superintendent described him as a most promising officer.