Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George V)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Dalton
Initials:   W.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  P/2033
Notes:   MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First serve abroad (1) France, 27/1/1916 to 22/5/1916. He was born in North Elkington, enlisted and resided in Grimsby. Died of Wounds. Inscription on gravestone: The strife is o'er the battle done. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Dependant's Pension Card. D1. Dalton, William, No. P/2033, L/Cpl, MFP, 22/5/1915 killed, dependant Jane E Dalton, 47 Newmarket, Louth, Lincolnshire, mother. 6/11/1918 received 5/- per week. Also:- DP50.Dalton, Mrs Jane E, 47 Newmarket, Louth, Lincs, P/2033, L/Cpl, William Dalton, MFP. William Dalton.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 22nd May 1916
Company: MFP
Cemetery: LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY   BELGIUM
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