Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George VI)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Tait
Initials:   S.
Rank:   Corporal
Army No.:  3451257
Notes:   CMP. 69 Company, TC. 17/8/39 enlisted in the 6 Lancashire Fusiliers, 25/1/41 transferred to CMP. 19/9/41 Died. He was born and resided in Manchester. Inscription on private gravestone: In loving memory of Margaret McLauglan beloved wife of David Allison, died 30 Sept 1943, age 63 years. Their son in law Cpl Samuel Tait, accidentally killed 19th Sept 1941, age 26. War Diary 69 Company TC, WO 166/5884. 19/9/41 Cpl Tait killed in motorcycle accident. 22/9/41 17.30 hrs, inquest on Cpl Tate. 23/9/41 Court of Enquiry held concerning fatal accident to 3451257 Cpl Tait S. Casualty List 629, Home, Died Result of Accident, 19/9/1941 rank Cpl. Casualty List 634, Home, Died Result of Accident, A/Cpl, rank should read Cpl. Samuel Tait.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 19th September 1941
Company: 69 TC COY
Cemetery: CAMBUSLANG (WESTBURN) CEMETERY   UNITED KINGDOM
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