Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George V)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Pullen
Initials:   T.
Rank:   Sergeant
Army No.:  P/17
Notes:   MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 3/9/1915 to 16/11/15 and (3) Egypt 19/11/15 to 29/8/16 He was born in Aldershot, enlisted in Guildford and resided Farncombe. Died. Formerly served in the 18 Hussars. Shown on medal card as died at sea 29/8/1916. Info from Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. Died 29/8/16 on the SS Dunluce Castle. 23/1/1917 widow Emily received £6-08-10, son William £2-06-11, daughter Doris £2-11-06, 23/9/1919 widow received £12 war gratuity. Info from Pension Index Card: Pullen, Thomas, No. P/17, MMP, Sgt, 29/8/1916 died from acute dysentery and fracture to radius on active service. Widow Emily Mary Pullen, born 19/2/1868, address 84 Church Road, Farncombe, Surrey. They had one child Frederick born 2/2/1905, 3/1/1917 widow received ? grant, 5/3/1917 she received 21/- per week pension. Thomas Pullen.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 29th August 1916
Company: MMP
Cemetery: DOIRAN MEMORIAL   GREECE
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