Robert Little KPM
Died
:
14 December 1930
Age
:
46
Rank
:
Sergeant
Force
:
Durham County Constabulary
Cause
:
Fire
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Killed by smoke inhalation while attempting to rescue an 83-year-old lady trapped in a burning house in the early hours at Seaham Harbour. Having reached her he was dragging her to safety when both perished. Posthumously awarded the King’s Police Medal for Gallantry.