Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George V)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Kenyon
Initials:   J.
Rank:   Acting Sergeant
Army No.:  P/6413
Notes:   MMP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France,12/2/17 to 30/8/17 and 4/2/18. Died. He was born in Knowsley, Prescott, Lancashire, enlisted in Knowsley and resided in Prescott. Formerly served in the Lancashire Hussars No 992. He is commemorated on the web site of the London and North Western Railway where he was a parcel van man at Prescott, Station. Wife Ann (nee Melling) of Suez Lodge, Portico, Eccleston, Prescott, Lancashire. Inscription on gravestone: Thy will be done. Info from Pension Index Card: Kenyon, Annie, Suez Lodge, Eccleston Park, Prescott, Lancs, P/6413, A/Sgt, J Kenyon, MMP. John Kenyon.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  1. Decoration:   Meritorious Service Medal Gazette Date: 1919-06-03 Gazette Issue: 31370 Gazette Page: 6911
Citation:   France. Devotion to duty. Pte (A/Sgt). John Kenyon.
Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 10th April 1919
Company: MMP
Cemetery: LILLE SOUTHERN CEMETERY   FRANCE
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