Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George V)
Soldier Details:
Surname: May
Initials:   W.H.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  P/4697
Notes:   MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First Served abroad (1) France, 11/11/1915. He was born in Hackney, enlisted and resided in Northampton. Died, illness. Formerly Hussars of the Line. No. 5465. Inscription on gravestone: He answered his country's call one of the best. Info from Pension Index Cards:- 6/APW/4646, May, Fanny Elizabeth (W.H.), 61 St. Andrews Road, Northampton, MMP, L/Cpl, P/4697. Also:- W.1. Case 6/APW/4646. May, William Henry, P/4697, MMP, L/cpl, DEAD 28/11/18 from influenza, Widow, Fanny Elizabeth, 61 St Andrews Road, Northampton, 30/12/18 widow received £5 grant and 9/6/19 a pension of 13/9 per week, DEAD. William Henry May.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 28th November 1918
Company: MMP 33RD DIV
Cemetery: CAUDREY BRITISH CEMETERY   FRANCE
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