Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George V)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Lawty
Initials:   W.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  P/760
Notes:   MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star. First served abroad (2a) Balkans, should read (2b) Gallipoli, 16/3/1915. Killed in Action. He was born in Hunmanby, enlisted and resided in East Ham. Info from Pension Index Cards: MPAP.54. 11/APW/3854. Lawty, Fanny (W), 17 Michigan Avenue, Manor Park, East Ham, London, MMP, L/Cpl, P/760. Also:-11/ARW/3854. Lawty, William, P/760, MMP, L/Cpl, 13/5/15 killed in action, Widow, Fanny, born 8/12/71, children George William John, born 5/5/01, 3/1/16 widow awarded 17/6 per week pension. William Lawty.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 13th May 1915
Company: MMP
Cemetery: LANCASHIRE LANDING CEMETERY   TURKEY
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