William C. Harris

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Captain William Charles Harris CB was the first Assistant Commissioner (Executive) of the London Metropolitan Police, holding the office from 1856 to 1881. In this office he was in charge of executive business, supplies and buildings.

Harris was commissioned into the 68th Foot. He purchased the ranks of Lieutenant on 8 November 1833[1] and Captain on 9 January 1838.[2] He later became Chief Constable of Hampshire County Constabulary before being appointed Assistant Commissioner.[3]

He was appointed Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) on 12 July 1881.[4]

Police appointments
Preceded by
First incumbent		 Assistant Commissioner (Executive), Metropolitan Police
1856–1881		 Succeeded by
Richard Pearson

[edit] Footnotes

  1. ^ London Gazette: no. 19100, page 2049, 8 November 1833. Retrieved on 2008-01-15.
  2. ^ London Gazette: no. 19580, page 150, 19 January 1838. Retrieved on 2008-01-15.
  3. ^ London Gazette: no. 21857, page 918, 4 March 1856. Retrieved on 2008-01-15.
  4. ^ London Gazette: no. 24996, page 3493, 15 July 1881. Retrieved on 2008-01-15.
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