Thomas Eldred B Rowland
- Died:
- 25 December 1919
- Age:
- 23
- Rank:
- Police Constable
- Force:
- Metropolitan Police
- Cause:
- Homicide - Beaten
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Died in St. Thomas' Hospital from a fractured skull after being assaulted by a drunken man while making an arrest in Elsted Street, Walworth.
Police Memorial Tribute
The officer had initially pushed the man back and told him not to become involved but, enraged, the drunken man came forward and punched PC Rowland to the mouth, causing him to fall unconscious to the ground and allowing the man and the prisoner to run off.
