Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George V)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Lawrence
Initials:   R.R.
Rank:   Sergeant
Army No.:  P/1824
Notes:   MFP Amiens. From Dulwich. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 11/10/1915. Died at the Military Hospital, Bethnal Green, London. Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. He was born in Dulwich, enlisted in Guildford and resided in Reigate. Info from Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. 20/7/1919 Died, Bethnal Green Military Hospital. 27/10/1919 his mother Susannah received £11-04-03, sister Ivy Rose £4-04-03, sister Winifred A Jarham £11-04-03, sister Lillian Eva Pocklington £11-04-03 and 5/2/1920 brother Edgar received £11-04-02 includes £26/10 war gratuity. Info from pension index card: Robert Reginald Lawrence, No.1824, Sgt, MFP. 20/7/1919 died, dependant Mrs S D Lawrence, Purrewous, Crown Lane, Streatham, London SW 16, mother. Robert Reginald Lawrence.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (3)
  1. Decoration:   Mention in Despatches Gazette Date: 1917-05-29 Gazette Issue: 30101 Gazette Page: 5326
Citation:   France & Flanders. L/Cpl (A/Sgt).
  2. Decoration:   Mention in Despatches Gazette Date: 1917-12-24 Gazette Issue: 30445 Gazette Page: 13492
Citation:   France & Flanders.
  3. Decoration:   Meritorious Service Medal Gazette Date: 1919-06-03 Gazette Issue: 31370 Gazette Page: 6911
Citation:   France & Flanders. Sgt. Robert Reginald Lawrence.
Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 20th July 1919
Company: MFP
Cemetery: STREATHAM PARK CEMETERY   UNITED KINGDOM
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