Tracing WW2 police constables
Northumbria Police and historians are trying to trace relatives of the owners of medals which were given to war veterans who served as Special Constables in the Second World War.
Full Report: Appeal to trace World War Two Special Constables
If you have a family member who was part of the war effort during World War Two, then a discovery of long-lost medals could be of interest.
A historian is trying to track down relatives of volunteer Special Police Constables after 50 long service medals were discovered in a store room.
It is hoped they can finally be given to the families.
Richard Wilson has the full report below.
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