Lilian Daisy Gale
Died
:
6 January 1944
Age
:
26
Rank
:
Woman Police Constable
Force
:
Great Western Railway Police
Cause
:
Train
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Died at the scene after sustaining fatal injuries when she was struck by a dock locomotive while on patrol at Plymouth Docks.
A former RAF clerical worker, Lilian joined the police in April 1943. Her husband was deployed on active service at the time and was unaware of her new career.
Lilian died shortly after her 26th birthday.