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Annexe A.
HONG KONG POLICE RESERVE.
The strength of the force on December 31st was 354, an increase of 62 over that of the previous year. Details by units are shown below with the comparative figures for the preceding two years:-
1937. 1938. 1939. Headquarters staff 2 2 2 Chinese Company 85 129 148 Indian Company 75 92 112 Flying Squad 33 34 50 Emergency Unit 34 35 42 Totals: 229 292 354In the course of the year, 150 were taken on the strength, 37 resigned, 47 were struck off, and 4 died.
The maximum strength of the Force for the duration of the war has now been laid down at 452 made up of 2 Headquarters staff, 200 Chinese Company, 150 Indian Company, 50 Flying Squad and 50 Emergency Unit.
2. Awards.
(a) Commended Service Bars. The undermentioned were granted the commended service bar for exceptional merit :-
Constable R120 Leung Yiu Wing 26.9.39.
Constable R208 Syed Zaffar Alam 19.8.39.
(b) Commendations. Fourteen members were specially commended by the Commissioner of Police for zeal and alertness.
3. Appointments.
His Excellency the Governor was pleased to make the following appointments with effect from the 28th July:-
Mr. Cyril Champkin to be an Honorary Commissioner,
Mr. Oscar Eager to be Deputy Superintendent,
Mr. Ts'o Tsun On to be Adjutant,
Mr. David Loie to be Assistant Superintendent.
Inspector (R) J. A. Bendall was appointed Officer Commanding the Emergency Unit on December 15th vice Inspector (R) W. V. Field who was released to join the Hong Kong Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.
4. Emergency Unit van was in use nightly throughout the year by the Chinese and Indian companies for mobile picquet duty, and was also used constantly during the year for training purposes.
The late Mr. Fok Chi Ting presented a new Emergency Unit van to the Reserve. This van has now been taken into use. The generous gift is much appreciated.