Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George VI)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Mowl
Initials:   E.J.
Rank:   Lieutenant
Army No.:  265932
Notes:   General List. He was born in Nottingham and resided in Leicester. Commissioned General List. London Gazette 36031, page 2383, 28/5/43, Ernest John Mowl (265932). 25 TC Coy War Diary WO 171/3361. 9/10/44 One officer killed in road accident at La Bassee. Inscription on gravestone: Your smile is gone but we shall never loose sweet memories of you we loved so much. Holder of the King's Police Medal. Casualty List (Officers) North West Europe, Died as a result of an accident, 9/10/1944. Ernest John Mowl.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (2)
  1. Decoration:   King's Police Medal for Gallantry Gazette Date: 1938-01-01 Gazette Issue: 34469 Gazette Page: 19
Citation:   Ernest John Mowl. Constable, Leicester City Police Force.
  2. Decoration:   Mention in Despatches Gazette Date: 1945-05-10 Gazette Issue: 37072 Gazette Page: 2468
Citation:   North West Europe.
Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 9th October 1944
Company: 25 TC COY
Cemetery: KORTRIJK (ST JEAN) COMMUNAL CEMETERY   BELGIUM
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