John Egerton
- Died:
- 11 March 1982
- Age:
- 21
- Rank:
- Police Constable
- Force:
- Greater Manchester Police
- Cause:
- Homicide - Stabbed
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
- Gallantry award:
- John Egerton received State recognition by way of a Gallantry Award in relation to the incident where he lost his life.
Roll of Honour Citation
Killed during a struggle in which he was repeatedly stabbed as he attempted to arrest a thief in a factory yard in Farnworth. Posthumously awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct.
Police Memorial Tribute
Killed during a struggle in which he was repeatedly stabbed, inflicting a fatal heart wound, as he attempted to arrest a thief he had caught in a factory yard in Farnworth in the middle of the night.
Posthumously awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct.
