Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George V)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Bailey
Initials:   J.L.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  P/5750
Notes:   MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 13/3/1917. He was born in Norfolk, enlisted in Wroxham and resided in Fakenham. Died of Wounds. He is mentioned in a book "Life on the Western Front" by Havers, wounded whilst on Traffic Control duties on a cross roads at Kruitstraatsweb, Belgium. Formerly Norfolk Police. Inscription on gravestone: At Rest.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 30th May 1917
Company: MFP 1 TC COY 1 ARMY
Cemetery: LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY   BELGIUM
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