Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George V)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Conibeer
Initials:   J.L.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  P/1895
Notes:   MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. 29/9/1917 Died. First served abroad (1) France 15/8/15 to 28/9/17. He was born and resided in Williton and enlisted in London. Died of Wounds. His name is spelt Combeer in Soldiers Died. No inscription on gravestone. He enlisted age 20 years, occupation Police Constable, home address: North Street, Williton, Somerset. 18/8/15 Rouen, 25/8/15 Guards Division, 22/12/15 Cavalry Base, Rouen, 11/1/16 2 Army, 31/1/16 3 Division, 2 Army. Info from Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. 30/9/1917 KIA, 13/6/1918 his widow Mary received £5-06-04, 21/6/1919 she received £9-10-00 war gratuity. Info from Pension Index Card:- Conibeer, James Layman, No. P/1895, MMP, Dependant Mrs Mary Conibeer, Mother, North Street, Williton, Somerset. 3/6d per week, article 21 (ic) 6/11/1918 for life. James Layman Conibeer. James Layman Conibeer.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 29th September 1917
Company: 3 DIVISION MMP
Cemetery: YPRES RESERVOIR CEMETERY   BELGIUM
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