Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George V)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Cockroft
Initials:   H.S.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  P/14540
Notes:   MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 7/9/1914 to 11/11/18. He was born in Mile End and enlisted and resided in London. Formerly served in the Royal Fusiliers. Info from Army Register of Soldiers Effects 1901-1929. 11/12/1919 Died in hospital in Surrey. 2/7/1920 widow Mabel received £100-11-10 including £29 war gratuity. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Cockroft, Henry Sidney, No. P/14540, MFP, A/L/Cpl. 11/12/1919 died from acute nephritis, widow Mabel Cockroft re married Mabel Ennis, 3 Cambridge Cottage, Kew Green and later 37 Clifton Gardens, Chiswick, London W 4. 3/3/1920 she received a £9 grant. Henry Sidney Cockroft.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 11th December 1919
Company: MFP
Cemetery: RICHMOND CEMETERY, SURREY   UNITED KINGDOM
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