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Killed on DutyKilled on Duty: Remembering those killed on duty We thought it right and fitting to remember on this site those who were lost in the execution of their duty. It is impossible to record all those lost on this page so it is hoped that you will re/visit the Roll of Honour in memory of all our fallen colleagues. The Roll gives a full account of, not only those lost on duty, but also those lost in the wars and those lost in peacetime but not on duty. This site contains a wealth of information that has been thoroughly researched and compiled by Bob Bartlett. Please take time to remember by clicking on this link On 6 July 1974 PCs John Schofield and Ray Fullalove with PS Harley Findlay were on routine patrol in Caterham in the early hours of the morning. At about 3.50 a.m. they saw a man carrying a large holdall heading towards Cater ham and decided to stop him. PC Fullalove started to get out of the car when the man dropped the bag and drew a gun, shooting the PC in the stomach. The man then went around to the front of the car to the driver’s side and shot dead PC Schofield. PC Findlay was shot in the arm, more serious injury being avoided by the bullet deflecting off his pocket book in his breast pocket. The gunman ran away with PS Findlay in pursuit but he was unable to catch him due to his injury. The two wounded officers made a full recovery. Sergeant Findlay received the Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct. Six days later, on the day of PC Schofield’s funeral Egon Von Bulow was arrested for his murder and was later sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 20 years to be served. Superintendent William John Breslin of the Metropolitan Police was awarded the George Medal for his actions when arresting Von Bulow.Reproduced here are the late Trevor Saunders vivid memories of the awful events of 6th July 1974 when P.C. John Schofield was driving a beat car, with passengers P.C. Ray Fullalove and Sergeant Jim Findlay, in Croydon Road, Caterham, in the early hours of the morning. They pulled up alongside a suspicious character carrying a holdall to question him. As Ray Fullalove started to get out of the car the suspect (Egon von Bulow) produced a handgun and shot him, the bullet going right through his midriff. Von Bulow then went to the driver’s side and killed John Schofield with a single shot. Jim Findlay managed to get out of the car but was also shot, sustaining a bullet wound to his upper arm. Although shot at again Jim still managed to chase von Bulow but he escaped capture at that time.It is difficult to describe the atmosphere hanging over Caterham Police Station during the ensuing days. The tragedy of losing a colleague and the burning desire to capture the culprit had to be tempered with the need to concentrate on normal policing demands. In addition, in the knowledge that John’s funeral would attract national television coverage, the pallbearers for John’s coffin attended Caterham Barracks daily to be trained for the task to a military standard. The pallbearers were Superintendent Philip ‘Paddy’ Doyle, Ray Hussey, Dave Bryant, myself with two others whose names, I’m sorry, escape me for the moment. This was a duty that we were all proud and honoured to do, but never wanted to do again.The funeral was held six days after John’s death. When we returned to the police station after the service the atmosphere was understandably very subdued. I had only been back in my office for a few minutes when Paddy Doyle came in. He said, "Trevor, he’s in my nick." We shook hands and he turned and left - the emotion in my office was so heavy, there was nothing more that needed to, or could, be said.That was a moment I shall never forget, nor will I forget the courage of Jim Findlay, the extraordinary recovery of Ray Fullalove, who was back at work within, I believe, just three weeks, (Ed: Later transferred to the Met and was an Inspector in 2004), and the huge support given by Peter Matthews to Geraldine, John Schofield’s widow. Alan Bridgman - PC Schofield was ex-Australian army and had survived Vietnam service, only to die in Surrey. He was struggling to release the seat belt when he was shot. As I recall the early Escort seatbelts were very reluctant to undo. Post War Killed on Duty PC 257 Frederick James Stevens (43) 10.7.1960 PC. Stanley Charles Cross 24.11.1961 PC 900 William Wood (27) 19. 12. 1966 PC 776 PhilipMorgan (24) 25.10.1969 PC 16 Robert George Cross (33) 14. 7. 1977 PC 1314 Daniel Glover (26) 4.6.1984 PC 542 Christopher Cooper (31)17.4.1992 PC 674 Roger John Franklin (36)6.8.1995 With the exceptionof PC Schofieldall lost as a resultof R.T.A's FatherandSon Clickhere for BBCreport on John'skiller Surrey Constabulary 'For those who served' 1851 - 1992 Editor: Robert Bartlett. Website Design & Maintenance: Denis Turner. This website was created using MAGIX Website Maker You will need the current version of Adobe Flash Player to view it. Further information can be found at magix.info - the Multimedia Knowledge Community by MAGIX, the market leader for music, photo, and video software. |