Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George V)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Cooke
Initials:   J.A.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  P/1044
Notes:   MMP. He was awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (2a) Balkans, 15/6/1915 to 27/7/1916. He was born in Carlisle, enlisted in Manchester and resided in Rusholme. Died of disease. Ex PC James A Cooke (D) Manchester Police, died in Mesopotamia, July 26th 1916. Leaves a Widow, (Rosetta M). There is a photograph of L/Cpl Cooke in the Police Review 6/10/1916, Page 412.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 27th July 1916
Company: UNKNOWN
Cemetery: AMARA WAR CEMETERY   IRAQ
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