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” –
