Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George V)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Burnett
Initials:   H.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  P/2446
Notes:   MMP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 4/3/16. Should read (3) Egypt. He was born in Grindon, enlisted in Litchfield and resided in Tamworth. Died of wounds. Medals sent to Father, Penn Farm, Grindon, Nr. Leek. Staffs. Info fro Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. 12/11/1917 died Basra. He left the sum of £21/21/01d to his Father, Arthur. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Burnett, Harold, No. P/2446, MMP, L/Cpl, 12/11/1917 accidentally shot, dependant Mrs Hannah Burnett, Penn Farm, Grindon Moor, Leek, Staffordshire, mother Harold Burnett.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 12th November 1917
Company: MMP
Cemetery: BASRA MEMORIAL   IRAQ
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