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Barney Henricus

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Ansdale "Barney" William Henricus
Born
Died
Police career
AllegianceSri Lanka Ceylon
DepartmentCeylon Police Force
Service years1934 to 1967
RankChief inspector
Barney Henricus
Medal record
Men's Boxing
Representing  Ceylon
British Empire Games
Gold medal – first place 1938 Sydney Featherweight

Ansdale "Barney" William Henricus (June 22, 1915 – May 7, 2007) was a Ceylonese sportsman and police officer. As a boxer he competed in the 1938 British Empire Games, where he won the gold medal in the featherweight class after winning the final against James Watson from Scotland.

Henricus was born in Colombo and was educated at Royal College, Colombo. He joined the Ceylon Police Force as a Sub Inspector and served for 33 years before retiring as a Chief inspector. He emigrated to the United States in 1988. He died in Escondido, California.[1]

His brothers were Major Basil Henricus, Captain George Henricus of the Ceylon Army, Alan Henricus,a former Lieutenant in the Royal Ceylon Navy and Derrick Henricus.[2]

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