Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George VI)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Gallagher
Initials:   F.
Rank:   Sergeant
Army No.:  316713
Notes:   CMP. 643 Ind Pro Coy. Enlisted in the Cavalry of the Line, Lancers, transferred to CMP. 9/9/43 Died. He was born and resided in Londonderry. War Diary, 643 Independent Pro Coy, WO 169/13290. 9/9/43, 03.30 hrs, zero hour, Salerno Area, Landed red beach under shell fire. Sgt Gallagher killed, L/Cpl' O'Grady, and Armstrong wounded. Sgt Gallagher landed with serial 47, at H+50 hrs on green beach with the AMLO B. Casualty List 1279, Italy, Killed in Action, 9/9/1943. Frederick Gallagher.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 9th September 1943
Company: 643 IND PRO UNIT
Cemetery: CASSINO MEMORIAL   ITALY
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