John Pharaoh Smith

Died

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20 January 1913

Age

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40

Rank

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Police Constable

Force

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City of London Police

Cause

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Road Traffic Collision (RTC)

Duty Status

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On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Killed when he was struck from behind by a bus that he'd indicated to stop while directing traffic at Ludgate Circus.

A passenger stated that the bus was only four yards from PC Smith when the officer held up his hand for the bus to stop. But, in poor weather and on a greasy road, the bus was unable to stop and skidded into and then over John who, by then, had turned his back.

PC Smith had served for thirteen years and leaves a wife and two young children.