Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George VI)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Matts
Initials:   J.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  13068342
Notes:   CMP. 15/8/40 enlisted in the Pioneer Corps, 1/2/41 transferred to CMP. 25/4/44 Died. He was born in Newcastle upon Tyne and resided in Cheshire. Inscription on gravestone: In loving memory of James the dearly beloved husband of Lilly Matts, killed on active service 24 April 1944, age 31 years. 25/4/1944 Died as a result of an accident. James Matts.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 25th April 1944
Company: UNKNOWN
Cemetery: CHEADLE AND GATLEY CEMETERY   UNITED KINGDOM
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