Town honours first Surrey police officer killed on duty
He was taken home and when he saw his wife Janet at the door, he said: "My dear wife, I am dying." Insp Donaldson died at 03:00 BST on 30 July 1855 due to a skull fracture. He was 47.His great-great-grandson Henry Pelham, 83, added: "He makes me feel so proud, it still brings a lump to my throat."
'Hero of Haslemere'
Deputy police and crime commissioner for Surrey, Ellie Vesey-Thompson, joined serving and retired police officers, councillors and residents to commemorate Insp Donaldson at a memorial service in the town on Sunday."He is, rightly, remembered now as the Haslemere Hero for his dedication to keeping the town safe, for which he made the ultimate sacrifice," she said."Remembering William and the bravery shown by him and his colleagues that night brings a stark reminder of the threats our officers still face to this day."Ms Vesey-Thompson said 26 other Surrey officers had died in the line of duty since Insp Donaldson was killed.
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