Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George V)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Drew
Initials:   E.T.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  P/5563
Notes:   MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 3/12/1914 to 7/6/15 and 25/3/16 to 23/8/17. Formerly Pte. 3 Reserve Regt of Cavalry. No. GS/7823. Inscription on gravestone: Thy will be done. He was born in Whitechapel, enlisted in Newport and resided in Brockley, New Cross. Died of Wounds on the 15 Ambulance Train, Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 23rd August 1917
Company: MMP
Cemetery: ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY   FRANCE
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