Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George V)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Williamson
Initials:   A.J.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  P/543
Notes:   MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 29/8/1915 to 2/11/15. 17/4/1916 Died. He was born in Custom House, Essex and enlisted and resided in London. Shown on Medal Card accidentally killed. Died at Aldershot, Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. Info from widow's pension card: Alfred James Williamson, No. P/543, L/Cpl, MFP. 17/4/1916 killed by explosion from a bomb whilst on duty. Widow Minnie Williamson, 15 Burley road, Custom House, London E, names of children: Alfred James Williamson, born 12/9/1906, date of expiry 13/9/1922, Ivy Maud Williamson, born 24/5/1908, expiry date 10/2/1927, Minnie Eady Williamson born 18/5/1913, date of Expiry 18/5/1929, James Williamson, born 4/2/1916, date of expiry 14/2/1932. 16/10/1916 received a pension of 24/6 d per week. Alfred James Williamson.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 17th April 1916
Company: MFP
Cemetery: PLAISTOW CEMETERY   UNITED KINGDOM
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