Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George V)
Soldier Details:
Surname: O'Syrett
Initials:   R.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  P/120
Notes:   MMP. Awarded the 1914 Star. First served abroad (1) France, 7/10/1914. Shown as accidentally killed on medal card. He was born in Templemore, Tipperary, enlisted in Shepherds Bush and resided in Ealing Common. He was born in Tipperary, enlisted 11/9/1914, occupation van traveller. Info from Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. 3/12/1914 killed in action, he was born in Tipperary, enlisted 11/9/14, occupation Van Traveller, 30/5/1915 his widow Edith received £3-11-01 and and on 31/5/1919 a further £3 war gratuity. He is shown in deceased soldiers unclaimed estates as leaving £3.-01-01p in London Gazette. Rory O'Syrett. Extract from the Dublin Daily Express 15 February 1915. DIED, O'Syrett, 120, Lance Corporal, R, Military Mounted Police.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 3rd December 1914
Company: MMP
Cemetery: MERVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY   FRANCE
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