John Bruce Young (25 August 1888 – 28 December 1952) was a notable New Zealand baker, policeman, unionist and police commissioner. He was born in

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, New Zealand in 1888. He was Commissioner of Police from 4 April 1950. He died in office after a period of sickness. In 1935, Young was awarded the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal.

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1888 births 1952 deaths New Zealand Commissioners of Police People from Kaiapoi {{NewZealand-gov-bio-stub