Henry William Stevens GC (born 24 January 1928) was awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he showed while serving as a Constable in the Metropolitan Police Force on the 29th of March, 1958.[1] While on patrol with his partner he chased a burglar and was shot by the criminal in the mouth. Despite his injury he pursued the man back through the burgled house and out into the road. Stevens grappled with the man who was finally arrested when two other policemen arrived at the scene. His citation was published in the London Gazette on 21 October 1958.[2]
He was born in Upton Park, London and before joining the police had served for three years in the Royal Navy.