Thomas Shorter
- Died:
- 11 December 1876
- Age:
- 24
- Rank:
- Police Constable
- Force:
- Berkshire Constabulary
- Cause:
- Homicide - Beaten
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Bludgeoned to death when he was set upon by two poachers while on patrol in the late evening.
Police Memorial Tribute
Bludgeoned to death when he was set upon by two poachers while on patrol in the late evening, as he approached Folly Crossroads near Hungerford, where he had planned to meet Inspector Joseph Drewett, who also died after being shot in the neck and beaten.
