Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George V)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Longstaff
Initials:   T.H.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  P/5214
Notes:   MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 6/11/1915. He was born and enlisted in Arkengarthdale and resided in York. Died at War Hospital Warrington, Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. Formerly served Cavalry of the Line, 3 Hussars. No. 2068 (not shown on medal card and same details deleted from medal roll page B300). Info from Pension Index Cards:- SB.36.D. 4/D/11160. Particulars of Man, Longstaff, Thomas Henry, MMP, P/5214, L/Cpl, 14/4/19 died of disease. Particulars of Claimant, Mrs. Mary J. Longstaff, Row Bank, Reeth, Richmond, Yorkshire, Mother, pension confirmed at 11?- from 21/10/19. Also:- DEPENDANT'S PENSION. D.1. Longstaff, Thomas Henry, P.5214, MFP, A/L/Cpl, DIED 14/4/19, disease, Dependant Mrs. Mary J Longstaff, Raw Bank, Reeth Richmond, Yorks, Mother. Thomas Henry Longstaff.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 15th April 1919
Company: MMP
Cemetery: ARKENGARTHDALE (ST MARY) CHURCHYARD   UNITED KINGDOM
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