Soldier Details:
Surname: Shropshall
Initials:   G.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  ..40
Notes:   MMP. See No. 40 L/Cpl G Shrubsole, MMP for more details. MMP. 16/1/58 he enlisted in the 3 Foot (later East Kent Regiment) age 17 years, occupation Labourer, born Woolton, Nr Canterbury, Kent. 1/7/61 he transferred to the 3 Dragon Guards No. 695 1/8/77 transferred to the MMP. 27/1/80 discharged time expired, address: Selstead, Nr Canterbury. He was awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Served India 3.3.years, Abbyssinia 4 months. His real name was George Shropshall but served under the alias George Shrubsole. From his discharge document: his name appears twice in the Regimental Defaulters Book, in addition to which he has once tried by Court Martial. George Shropshall alias Shrubsole. He has the same No. as Sgt J Murphy, MFP.