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Lionel Everett

1877 – 1941

British chief constable

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About Lionel Everett

Lived 1877 – 1941 (aged 63–64). Lionel Everett was a British and English police officer.

Lionel Decimus Longcroft Everett (17 June 1877 – 12 February 1941) was a British police officer who served as chief constable of Liverpool City Police from 1925 to 1931.

Everett joined the Wiltshire County Constabulary as a constable at the age of 18. He served his first eighteen months in the chief constable's office and was then posted to Swindon, where he was promoted to sergeant eighteen months later. He was promoted to inspector in 1902 and senior inspector at Swindon in 1903. In 1911 he was promoted to superintendent and took over the Devizes division. In 1913 he became chief constable of Preston Borough Police and in 1917 first assistant head constable of Liverpool City Police. He resigned from the police in November 1931 due to ill-health.

Everett was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1920 civilian war honours, particularly in connection with the suppression of anti-German riots during the First World War. He was awarded the King's Police Medal (KPM) in the 1930 New Year Honours.

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Important facts

Born
1877, Swindon
Birth century
Occupation
Awards
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Lionel Decimus Longcroft Everett

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lionel Everett?

British chief constable

When was Lionel Everett born?

Lionel Everett was born in 1877 in Swindon.

When did Lionel Everett die?

Lionel Everett died on 12 February 1941.

What was Lionel Everett's occupation?

Lionel Everett was a police officer.

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Lionel Everett was British and English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lionel Everett

· Wikidata: Q6555629

· DBpedia: Lionel Everett

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