Harry Adams

Died:
27 December 1914
Age:
46
Rank:
Police Constable
Force:
Staffordshire Constabulary
Cause:
Road Traffic Collision (RTC)
Duty Status:
On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Died in hospital two weeks after sustaining serious injuries when he was struck by another cyclist while on cycle patrol.

Police Memorial Tribute

While on night-time cycle patrol on 12th December 1914, in Norton Hall Lane in Norton Canes, PC Adams was struck by another cyclist and knocked to the ground, causing him a serious head injury.

He died in Wolverhampton Hospital two weeks later, on 27th December, as a result of cerebral compression.