Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George VI)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Phillips
Initials:   A.J.
Rank:   Captain
Army No.:  200549
Notes:   He was born in Hertfordshire and resided in Bedfordshire. Unit shown as 73 Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery in CWGC roll. OC 6 Armd Div Pro Coy died in Jeep accident on his way to take over as APM Naples, 30/12/44 Italy. Listed in Crozier Roll of Honour. Inscription on gravestone: Morning he knew and spring and the promise of life, but not the noon of fulfilment. Casualty List (Officers) 1648 Italy, Died, 6 Armd Div Pro Coy, 30/12/1944. Casualty List (Officers) 1659, Italy, Died as a result of an accident, 30/12/1944. Arthur James Phillips.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  1. Decoration:   Mention in Despatches Gazette Date: 1944-11-29 Gazette Issue: 37368 Gazette Page: 5796
Citation:   Italy.
Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 30th December 1944
Company: 6 ARMD DIV PRO COY
Cemetery: CASERTA WAR CEMETERY   ITALY
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