Corps of Military Police (India)

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police India (King George VI)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Ball
Initials:   L.
Rank:   Sergeant
Army No.:  3458897
Notes:   CMP. He was born in Lancashire and resided in Derbyshire. Formerly Lancashire Fusiliers attached CMP (India). War Diary 95 Beach Maintenance Pro Unit, WO 172/9202. 24/4/1944 Sgt Ball drowned at sea during a bathing parade. Casualty List 1765, India, Died as a result of an accident, 24/4/1945, CL 1809/38. Leslie Ball.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  1. Decoration:   Mention in Despatches Gazette Date: 1943-12-16 Gazette Issue: 36287 Gazette Page: 5476
Citation:   CMP (I). Burma & Eastern Frontiers of India.
Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 24th April 1945
Company: 94 BEACH MAINTENANCE) PRO UNIT
Cemetery: TAUKKYAN WAR CEMETERY   MYANMAR
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