Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George V)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Norton
Initials:   T.W.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  P/18710
Notes:   MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 16/6/1918. Formerly Pte. 15 Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. No. 45124. No inscription on gravestone. Not listed in Soldiers Died. Died in an accident, Germany, He left the sum of £18/1/5 d to his widow Georgina and the same amount between his 4 children. Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. Info from pension index card: Thomas William Norton. No. P/18720 correct No. P/18710, A/L/Cpl, MFP, Wife Georgina Norton, born 1891, who received a pension of 1/6/8 d per week + 10/- child allowance, total 1/16/8 d 19/7/20. Thomas William Norton.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 15th January 1920
Company: ATT RTO OPLADEN
Cemetery: COLOGNE SOUTHERN CEMETERY   GERMANY
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