Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George VI)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Avery
Initials:   J.
Rank:   Sergeant
Army No.:  2021627
Notes:   CMP. 182 Pro Coy. Formerly served in the Royal Engineers then the Royal Artillery transferred to CMP. 25/5/40 Died. He was born in Surrey and resided in Croydon. Inscription on gravestone: He lived as he died, a hero. Gods greatest gift remembrance, rest in peace. Casualty Lists 217, BEF, France, died as a result of accident,25/5/1940, unit 10 Section, Field Security Police, CMP. Jack Avery.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 25th May 1940
Company: 182 PRO COY
Cemetery: EVREUX COMMUNAL CEMETERY   FRANCE
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