Corps of Military Police

Soldier Details:
Surname: | Mitchell | |
Initials:   | J. | |
Rank:   | Private | |
Army No.:  | 722166 | |
Notes:   | CMP. VP. Formerly Royal Artillery. He was born and resided in Aberdeen. Inscription on gravestone: A nature worth loving, a heart purer than gold, to all who loved him his memory never grows old. These is a small vase by the side of the grave inscribed from Father, Brothers and Sisters. Unit War Diary HQ CMP Ports. WO 166/16277. 16/6/44 Casualties. 1419231 Pte F L Southwood CMP (VP) 176 attached 193 Coy Ports killed in air raid at King George V Docks, London E 16. 722166 Pte J Mitchell VP CMP 177 (attached 193) Coy Ports seriously injured at the same time. Inscription on gravestone: A nature worth living, a heart purer than gold, his memory never grow old. |
Casualty Details:
Date Killed: | 25th June 1944 |
Company: | UNKNOWN |
Cemetery: | ABERDEEN (TRINITY) CEMETERY  
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