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Charles de Courcy Parry

1869 – 1948

British chief constable

Police officer
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Lived 1869 – 1948 (aged 78). Charles de Courcy Parry was a police officer.

Charles de Courcy Parry CBE (29 November 1869 – 19 November 1948) was a British police officer who served as Chief Constable of the Cumberland and Westmorland Constabulary from 16 July 1902 to 1920 and on 1 April 1927 was appointed His Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary for Wales. ) and Monmouthshire Constabulary (where he was superintendent commanding the Risca division from 1894 to 1899 and then chief constable of Bath City Police on 16 March 1900.

He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1918 Birthday Honours and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 1920 civilian war honours.

He married Gwendoline Mary Wilkinson at Risca on 11 September 1895.

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Important facts

Born
29 November 1869
Birth century
19th century
Died
19 November 1948
Occupation
Police officer
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles de Courcy Parry?

British chief constable (1869-1948)

When was Charles de Courcy Parry born?

Charles de Courcy Parry was born on 29 November 1869.

When did Charles de Courcy Parry die?

Charles de Courcy Parry died on 19 November 1948.

What was Charles de Courcy Parry's occupation?

Charles de Courcy Parry was a police officer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles de Courcy Parry

· Wikidata: Q5084020

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