Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George VI)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Crabb
Initials:   C.G.
Rank:   Corporal
Army No.:  7688191
Notes:   CMP. Enlisted in to CMP. He was born in Dorset and resided in Wiltshire. 46 Div Pro Coy War Diary, WO 170/477. 13/10/44 Montalbano Cpl Crabb (later died), L/Cpl Gardiner, L/Cpl Brennan serious injured by shell fire. Casualty List 1590, Italy, Wounded, 13/10/1944. Died of wounds CL1599/6. Inscription on gravestone: For we who have believed do enter unto rest. Hebrews IV.3. Charles George Crabb.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  1. Decoration:   Mention in Despatches Gazette Date: 1943-09-23 Gazette Issue: 36180 Gazette Page: 4232
Citation:   North Africa. 14/3/43 AFW 3121 Submitted to Div HQ L/Cpl's Crabb and Murray recommended for acts of gallantry. Unit War Diary WO 169/8775.
Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 29th October 1944
Company: 46 DIV PRO COY
Cemetery: BARI WAR CEMETERY   ITALY
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