Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George V)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Wellman
Initials:   E.A.W.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  P/5546
Notes:   MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 6/11/1915 to 8/4/18. Killed in Action. He was born and enlisted in Poole and resided in Upper Parkstone. Info from Pension Index Cards: Wellman, Edward, MMP, No. P/5546, L/Cpl. 8/4/1918 killed in action. Dependant Father George Wellman, 8 Weymouth Road, Upper Parkstone, Dorset who received 10/ per week from 10/4/1919 to 14/7/1920. Edward Wellman.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 8th April 1918
Company: MMP
Cemetery: CONTAY BRITISH CEMETERY   FRANCE
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