Corps of Military Police

Soldier Details:

Surname:	Metcalfe
Initials:	H.
Rank:	Lance Corporal
Army No.:	2656562
Notes:	CMP. Enlisted in the Coldstream Guards, 3/1/40 compulsory transfer to CMP. He was born in London and resided in Bradford. Casualty List 208, Egypt, Died, 12/5/1940. Inscription on gravestone: In the garden of memories it is always summer. History of the West Riding Constabulary 1856 - 1968 by Jack Alderson, page A28. Formerly PC 1520 West Riding Constabulary who joined the force 4/12/38 having served 4 years in the Coldstream Guards. He died of acute appendicitis. Harold Metcalfe.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)

1. Decoration:   General Service Medal 1918

Gazette Date: 1940-07-20

Gazette Issue: WO 100/502

Gazette Page: 38

Citation:   Clasp "Palestine". Awarded as Guardsman, Coldstream Guards.

Casualty Details:

Date Killed:	12th May 1940
Company:	UNKNOWN
Cemetery:	CAIRO WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY   EGYPT
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