Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George V)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Redhouse
Initials:   F.J.
Rank:   Sergeant
Army No.:  P/1129
Notes:   MMP & MFP. 37 Division. Killed in Action. 25 April 1917 whilst regulating traffic under shellfire. He was born in Tollesbury, enlisted and resided in Colchester. No inscription on gravestone. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 22/7/1915 to 25/4/17. Info from Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. 25/4/1917 killed in action. 3/7/1917 widow Lottie received £4-13-00 and 24/10/1919 £12 war gratuity. Info from Pension Index Card: Redhouse, Frederick John, No. P/1129, MMP, Paid A/Sgt, 25/4/1917 killed in action. Widow Lottie Lillian, born 13/7/1884, address, 26 Salisbury Avenue, Colchester. 17/5/1917 she received a grant of £3 and 8/10/1918 a pension of 19/5d per week. Frederick John Redhouse.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  1. Decoration:   Mention in Despatches Gazette Date: 1917-12-24 Gazette Issue: 30445 Gazette Page: 13492
Citation:   France & Flanders.
Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 25th April 1917
Company: MMP 37 DIV
Cemetery: CABARET-ROUGE BRITISH CEMETERY SOUCHEZ   FRANCE
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