Thomas Arthur Benn KPFSM
- Died:
- 29 March 1941
- Age:
- 25
- Rank:
- Police Constable
- Force:
- Liverpool City Police
- Cause:
- Fire
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
- Gallantry award:
- Thomas Arthur Benn received State recognition by way of a Gallantry Award in relation to the incident where he lost his life.
Roll of Honour Citation
Entering a burning house to rescue those trapped he died in the flames within.
Posthumously awarded the King's Police and Fire Services Medal for Gallantry.
Police Memorial Tribute
Having entered a burning house with a colleague and rescued two members of a family trapped inside, he reached a woman and two children but perished in the flames with the two children in his arms.
Posthumously awarded the King’s Police and Fire Services Medal for Gallantry.
