Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George VI)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Horning
Initials:   J.H.
Rank:   Corporal
Army No.:  549003
Notes:   CMP. 10 Armd Div Pro Coy. 1/1/1929 he enlisted in the Cavalry of the Line for 6/6/ years in the 8 Hussars, 23/9/1931 transferred to the 13/`8 Hussars, 21/2/1942 transferred to CMP. 8/5/41 Died. He was born and resided in Essex. 10 Armd Div Pro Coy War Diary WO 169/4128 & 4129. 8/5/42, Khatarba, 549003 L/Cpl Horning J involved in a traffic accident when his motorcycle collided with a truck. Injuries received were fatal. Inscription on gravestone: Every day in some sweet way this beautiful memory comes our way, not forgotten. Casualty List 832, Egypt, Died Result of Accident, 8/5/1942. James Henry Horning.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 8th May 1942
Company: 10 ARMD DIV PRO COY
Cemetery: HELIOPOLIS WAR CEMETERY   EGYPT
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