James Stanford QPM
- Died:
- 20 August 1965
- Age:
- 40
- Rank:
- Detective Sergeant
- Force:
- Wolverhampton Borough Police
- Cause:
- Homicide - Stabbed
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
- Gallantry award:
- James Stanford received State recognition by way of a Gallantry Award in relation to the incident where he lost his life.
Roll of Honour Citation
Fatally wounded when he was stabbed as he attempted to detain a man he had recognised as a Borstal absconder. Posthumously awarded the Queen’s Police Medal for Gallantry.
Police Memorial Tribute
Fatally wounded when he was stabbed three times in the chest and heart as he attempted to detain a man he had recognised as a Borstal absconder, knowing that he had previously stabbed another police officer. Posthumously awarded the Queen’s Police Medal for Gallantry.
