Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George V)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Hainsworth
Initials:   R.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  P/4774
Notes:   MMP. 6/8/1917 died. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 7/10/15 to 6/8/17. Formerly Pte. 1/1 Yorkshire Hussars. No. 2959. He was born in Leeds, enlisted in York and resided in Horsforth. Died of Wounds. No inscription on gravestone. Info from Army Register of Soldiers Effects. 465393. Hainsworth, Ralph, MMP, L/Cpl, P/4774, 6/8/17 KIA, 16/2/18 widow Elsie received £2-17-3, 27/3/18 she received £5-14-5, 15/11/19 she received £11 War Gratuity. Inscription on pension index cards:- CLAIMANT MPW.5. 11/w/53523. Jackson (Mrs), E, Man's name Hainsworth, Ralph, P/4774, MMP, relationship to man, Guardian of child. Also:- Hainsworth, Ralph, P/4774, MMP. L/Cpl, 6/8/18 died of wound received in action, widow remarried, Elsie, 178 Low Lane, Woodside, Horsforth, Leeds, Fox & Hounds Inn, Cookridge, Yorks, Mill Cottage, Pocklington, York, born 15/11/91, 29/8/17 she received a £5 grant, daughter Irene born 27/11/15, guardian Mrs Elsie Jackson, re married widow. 11/2/18 she received 18/9 per week pension. Also:- 4/MH/10900. Hainsborough, Ralph (correct name Hainsworth), MMP, P.4774, L/Cpl, Address: Mrs Jackson, Cragg Farm, Cookridge. Card stamped Dormant. Also:- CLAIMANT. MPW5. 11/w/53523. Jackson, Elsie, man's name Hainsworth, Ralph, P/4774, A/L/Cpl, MMP, relationship to man Widow. Ralph Hainsworth.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 6th August 1917
Company: MMP
Cemetery: AEROPLANE CEMETERY IEPER   BELGIUM
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