Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George VI)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Kingscote
Initials:   J.F.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  6970895
Notes:   CMP. FSP.. 1 Div Pro Coy. Enlisted in the Rifle Brigade, transferred to CMP. Casualty List 305, At Sea, Killed in Action, date not reported. 29/5/40 Died. He was born in Kent and resided in London. Japser Fitzhardinge Kingscote, MM.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  1. Decoration:   Military Medal Gazette Date: 1940-07-11 Gazette Issue: 34893 Gazette Page: 4266
Citation:   Military Medal Citation France & Flanders This NCO accompanied A/Sergeant McGillicuddy, assisted him in every way and covered him from the enemy whilst engaged in firing the oil. Throughout he acted with great coolness and resource. Awarded the Military Medal. No details of who recommended him. Sergeant McGillicuddy was also awarded the MM but his citation has been lost. National Archive WO 373/15.
Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 29th May 1940
Company: 1 DIV PRO COY
Cemetery: DUNKIRK MEMORIAL   FRANCE
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