Francis John Mason QGM

Died:
14 April 1988
Age:
27
Rank:
Police Constable
Force:
Hertfordshire Constabulary
Cause:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status:
Off Duty
Plaque Location:
Unveiled 1989 at Bank Court, Hemel Hempstead
Gallantry award:
Francis John Mason received State recognition by way of a Gallantry Award in relation to the incident where he lost his life.

Roll of Honour Citation

Shot and fatally wounded after intervening in an armed robbery while off duty. Posthumously awarded the Queen’s Gallantry Medal.

Police Memorial Tribute

Shot and fatally wounded, while off duty, after intervening in an armed robbery on a security van at Barclays Bank in Bank Court, Hemel Hempstead. Having identified himself as a police officer he was arresting one robber when he was shot in the chest by another.

Posthumously awarded the Queen’s Gallantry Medal.

PC Frank Mason features in the tribute “Beyond Duty: The Ultimate Sacrifice” –

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Incident Location

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