Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George V)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Harwood
Initials:   S.J.
Rank:   Sergeant
Army No.:  P/1597
Notes:   MFP. From Kilburn. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. 11/12/1918 Died. First serve abroad (1) France, 10/2/1917 to 11/12/1918. He was born in Paddington and enlisted and resided in London. Info from Army Register of Soldiers Effects 1901-1929. Died, B/300 Field Ambulance. He was born in Paddington, enlisted and resided in London. Info from Army Register of Soldiers Effects 1901-1929. 1/12/1918 died B/300 Field Ambulance. 14/5/1919 widow Edith received £5-03-03 and 27/5/1919 R P Woking £2-13-04 recharge, 20/10/1920 £23 war gratuity. Info from Pension Card: Sydney James Harwood, No. P/1597, MFP, A/Sgt, Widow Edith Maud Harwood, 29 Portsdown Road, Maida Vale.London W 9 she received a pension of 16/3 d per week commencing 23/6/1919. Sydney James Harwood.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  1. Decoration:   Mention in Despatches Gazette Date: 1919-01-31 Gazette Issue: 31156 Gazette Page: 1509
Citation:   East Africa.
Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 11th December 1918
Company: MFP
Cemetery: LUMBO BRITISH CEMETERY   MOZAMBIQUE
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