Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George V)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Smith
Initials:   J.S.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  P/14116
Notes:   MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (4) Mesopotamia, 27/12/1917 to 10/8/1918. Formerly Pte. 1/4 East Surrey Regiment. No. 34327. He was born in Wandsworth, enlisted in Sarley and resided in Leigh on Sea. Died. Initials shown as S J on CWCG roll. James Sydney Smith. Info from pension index card: James Sidney Smith, No. P/14116, L/Cpl, MFP, 10/8/1919 Died, Widow Fanny Smith, 2 Dock Cottages, High Street Leigh on Sea. 4/11/1919 grans of £9 given.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 10th August 1919
Company: MFP
Cemetery: BASRA WAR CEMETERY   IRAQ
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