Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George VI)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Sweeney
Initials:   J.
Rank:   Private
Army No.:  3860739
Notes:   CMP. 10 Company, TC. He enlisted in the Loyal Regiment, transferred to CMP. 30/10/45 Died. He was born and resided in Lancashire. War Diary, Pro Branch, HQ 2 District. WO 170/677. 1/11/45 Civilian bridge at Piacenza washed away, Pte J Sweeney, 10 Coy TC lost in river whilst on duty. Casualty List 1911, Italy, previously reported Missing 30/11/1944 now reported Killed in Action, 30/10/1945. Casualty List 1974, previously reported Missing 30/10/1945 now presumed Died, Died Result of Accident, previous List 1911, 30/10/1945. No inscription on gravestone. James Sweeney.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 30th October 1945
Company: 10 TC COY
Cemetery: MILAN WAR CEMETERY   ITALY
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