| Notes: | MMP & MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 4/2/1918. He enlisted in the MMP 19/7/16 and transferred to the MFP 31/3/17 at his own request, age 23.6. years, occupation Butcher, home address 22 Oleton Terrace, Wellington, Shropshire. Attested 10/12/15, Army Reserve 11/12/15, to 16/7/16, Home 17/6/16 to 3/2/18, BEF 4/2/18 to 12/11/19, Home 13/11/19 to 11/12/19, Class Z reserve 12/12/19. Formerly served 2 years in the Volunteers. 14/12/18 Abbeville, 25/8/18 Marseillies. Issued with Army Reserve Armlet No. 68982. A letter in his army record dated 29/3/17 to the Commandant Military Police Corps States: Sir, I respectfully request that I may be transferred from the Military Mounted Police. I met with an accident at Mandora Stables on the 28th Sept 1916, I reported sick on the 26th Feb date of my discharge from hospital. I reported sick this morning, I am advised by the Medical Officer to transfer to the Military Foot Police. Trusting this will meet with your approval. (His horse reared its head and struck him on the head laying him unconscious). John Henry Perry. |
