Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George V)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Pearce
Initials:   F.
Rank:   Acting Sergeant
Army No.:  1122
Notes:   MFP. He was born and enlisted in Ware and resided in Devonport. Died, 57 Casualty Clearing Station, Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. No inscription on gravestone. Awarded 1915 Star,Victory and War Medal. First Served abroad (1) France, 22/7/1915. Info from Widows' Pension Sheet, W F 25. No. P/1122, A/Sgt Frank Pearce, MMP. Enlisted 7/11/1904, died 24/2/1919 in France from Lobar Pneumonia while on active service. Widow Jenny Pearce born 8/3/1893, married 3/1/1914 address: 23 Seaton Place, Ford, Devonport, 9/9/1919 she was awarded a pension of 16/3 per week. 20/3/1919 she was given a grant of £5. He also has a Pension Card with same informaiton. Frank Pearce.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 24th February 1919
Company: MFP 11TH DIV
Cemetery: VALENCIENNES (ST. ROCH) COMMUNAL CEMETERY   FRANCE
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