John Bruce Young (25 August 1888 – 28 December 1952) was a notable New Zealand baker, policeman, unionist and police commissioner. He was born in Kaiapoi, North Canterbury, New Zealand in 1888. He was Commissioner of Police from 4 April 1950. He died in office after a period of sickness.[1]
In 1935, Young was awarded the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal.[2]
References
edit- ^ Dunstall, Graeme. "John Bruce Young". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- ^ "King issues jubilee medals". Hawera Star. Vol. LIV, no. 105. 6 May 1935. p. 9. Retrieved 15 August 2021.