Corps of Military Police
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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