Sidney George Miles KPM
- Died:
- 02 November 1952
- Age:
- 42
- Rank:
- Police Constable
- Force:
- Metropolitan Police
- Cause:
- Homicide - Shot
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
- Gallantry award:
- Sidney George Miles 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 killed after climbing onto the roof of a warehouse to arrest two burglars. Posthumously awarded the King’s Police Medal for Gallantry.
Police Memorial Tribute
PC Miles was shot in the head and killed after climbing onto the roof of a warehouse in Croydon where witnesses said they had seen two men who were attempting to burgle the property.
Sidney was posthumously awarded the King’s Police Medal for Gallantry.
