Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George VI)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Caddy
Initials:   J.L.
Rank:   Corporal
Army No.:  806907
Notes:   CMP. From Middlesbrough, born Chester le Street, he enlisted in the Royal Artillery, 27/2/1931 discharged, para 370 (VA) KR,5/1/1934 he re enlisted in the Coldstream Guards, 2/12/1942 transfer to CMP. He is not listed in Crozier's Roll of Honour or Soldiers Died. Guards Armoured Division Pro Coy War Diary WO 171/4116. 13/3/45 east of Gennep 22.40hrs, 806907 W/Cpl Caddy J committed suicide by shooting himself in the head. Casualty List 1723, Western Europe, Died, 13/3/1945. Inscription on gravestone: Sweet peace, the gift of God's love. John Leslie Caddy.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 13th March 1945
Company: GUARDS ARMD DIV PRO COY
Cemetery: MILLSBEEK WAR CEMETERY   NETHERLANDS
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