William TODD [1916-????]

William (Bill) Todd served in the Hong Kong Police and at the time of the Japanese invasion was Lance-Sergeant 16 attached to Eastern Division (Wanchai).

He returned to Hong Kong after release from Stanley and recuperation, retiring in the sixties as a Chief Inspector.

17 December 1948 William Todd police officer age 32 , wife Jean Todd age 29  and son Alan Murray Melville Todd age 4 months  left Southampton on board the Canton bound for Hong Kong. Address in UK 13 Ivanhoe Place Dundee Scotland.

18 September 1953 William Todd police superintendent age 37, wife Jean Todd age 34 and son Alan M M Todd age 5 travelled on the Corfu from Southampton to Hong Kong.same UK address

7 February 1958 William Todd colonial police officer born 17 February 1916 and his wife Jean Todd born 20 April 1919 travelled from Liverpool to Hong Kong on the Patroclus

William (Bill) TODD, born 17.2.1916,brother of Murray Todd,( post war HKP,) enlisted 26.7.1939 as L/Sgt A16,arrived HK 26.8.1939 on Viceroy of India,appointed Sergeant 25.8.1940,Interned,single,one of the Stanley Trio (MacLeod & Pearson) as entertainers in Stanley Camp.On 21.11.1947 involved in the m.v. Sai On incident.Awarded Kings Police/Fire Services Medal for Gallantry vide London Gazette  38037 Page 3679 of 5.8.1947.Promoted Asst Supt 7.11.1950 and to Supt 7.11.1953.

Bill,

Was an avid supporter of the Police rugby eam in the late 50s and early 60s.......I remember him well