Corps of Military Police
Soldier Details:
Surname: | Ralph | |
Initials:   | C. | |
Rank:   | Lance Corporal | |
Army No.:  | .511 | |
Notes:   | MMP. He was born in Ipswich, enlisted 21/2/87 in the 19 Hussars, No. 2938. 28/8/02 transferred to MMP. Occupation Hammer man. Info from Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. Died 17/1/06 at Alexandria, Egypt. Carrington Ralph. He has the same No. as L/Cpl E Simmons, MFP. |
Decorations/Medals/Awards (2)
  | 1. Decoration:   Queen's South Africa Medal | Gazette Date: 1902-05-12 | Gazette Issue: WO 100/119 | Gazette Page: 40 |
Citation:   Clasps: Belfast, Orange Free State, Defence of Ladysmith, Laing's Nek. Awarded as Pte 19 Hussars, No.2938 |
  | 2. Decoration:   King's South Africa Medal | Gazette Date: 1903-03-31 | Gazette Issue: WO 100/305 | Gazette Page: 360 |
Citation:   Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Awarded as Pte. 19 Hussars, No. 2938. Unit: Issued 25/1/05 68/M Police/124. Remarks: MMP Aldershot. |
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