Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George V)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Taylor
Initials:   W.T.
Rank:   Corporal
Army No.:  .174
Notes:   MFP. 4/11/1879 he enlisted in the 1 Brigade No. 2478 later Northumberland Fusiliers, age 18.1 years, born Reigate, Surrey, occupation Wheelwright, address: father Nutley House, Nutley Road, Reigate, Surrey, 1/4/1886 transferred to MFP, 18/4/1888 promoted Cpl. 18/7/1889 found drowned in the river Medway near to a place called Travellers Dock, Aylesford, age 28 years. William Thomas Taylor.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 18th July 1889
Company: CHATHAM DETACHMENT
Cemetery: MAIDSTONE ROAD CEMETERY CHATHAM   UNITED KINGDOM
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