Joseph Drewett
- Died:
- 11 December 1876
- Age:
- 38
- Rank:
- Inspector
- Force:
- Berkshire Constabulary
- Cause:
- Homicide - Shot
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Fatally wounded while on patrol when he was shot in the neck and beaten by two poachers.
Police Memorial Tribute
Fatally wounded while on patrol in the late evening when he was shot in the neck at close range and then beaten by two poachers as he approached Folly Crossroads near Hungerford, where he had planned to meet one of his Constables, PC Thomas Shorter, who was also bludgeoned to death.
