Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George VI)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Cavanagh
Initials:   H.G.
Rank:   Warrant Officer II
Army No.:  7681380
Notes:   CMP. Enlisted into CMP. Died Age 60, probably the oldest member of CMP to die in World War II. Inscription on gravestone: His life a beautiful memory, his death a silent grief. Born 12/2/1886. No Casualty List found. Seer No. 1343, L/Cpl, H G Cavanagh for more information. Henry George Cavanagh.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  1. Decoration:   General Service Medal 1918 Gazette Date: 1940-01-24 Gazette Issue: Medal Roll WO 100/509 Gazette Page: 260 Theatre: Middle East
Citation:   Clasp: Palestine, 1936- 1939.
Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 1st May 1946
Company: UNKNOWN
Cemetery: AYLESFORD CEMETERY   UNITED KINGDOM
CWGC Search:
Grave Photograph
Map