Very sadly, we learnt today that HG member Henry Wreathall died on Wednesday, aged 101 years (just ten days short of his 102nd birthday).
Sergeant Henry Wreathall retired from the BTP in 1982, having served in the Humber Ports division and had been in charge of the Force Dog Section at Hedon for five years until its closure in 1965.
Almost ten years ago Henry was kind enough to share some photographs and clippings with the History Group (see below).
BTPHG Chair Tony Thompson remembers:
“Very sorry to hear the sad news of the passing of former Sergeant Henry Wreathall of Hull Docks who almost reached his 102nd birthday. I had the privilege of joining former colleagues to celebrate his 100th birthday in Hull. He was a fantastic police officer and supervisor, commanding the respect of all who served with him. I remember him showing me how to deal with my first fatality in 1971.”
R.I.P Henry.
See also:
Henry Wreathall’s Gallery
Henry Wreathall turns 100!
Update October 2023
Tony Thompson has donated five additional photos and one video taken at Henry’s 100th Birthday celebration. These have been added to the Henry Wreathall turns 100! page.