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C.P.M. (Colonial Police Medal)

Mr. Ronald William SMITH

Mr. Smith joined the Royal Hong Kong Police Force in 1958.

He has recently retired from the Force. Mr. Smith's career was in the

Uniform Branch. Following promotion to Gazetted rank he served as a

staff officer at Police and District Headquarters level, in the long

Kong Government London Office and was Divisional Superintendent Eastern. Mr. Smith's performance was characterized by loyalty, dedication

and professional competence.

got good work out of his men.

He was a highly competent commander who

He played a full part in the social

life of the Force and exerted an influence for good on his sub-ordinates.

C.P.M. (Colonial Police Medal)

Mr. John Albert THORPE

Mr. Thorpe joined the Royal Hong Kong Police Force in 1960. Since his promotion to Senior Superintendent the major part of his

service has been with the Criminal Investigation Department.

now Senior Superintendent, Kowloon District.

He is

Previously under his leadership as Senior Superintendent,

Hong Kong Island, there was remarkable progress in the containment

and reduction of crime and the development of more effective techniques

of investigation.

His professional competence and high standards of

performance, make him an inspiring leader.

His service has been marked

by a devotion to duty and a readiness to put the interests of the Force

first.

/C.P.M.