Corps of Military Police

Soldier Details:

Surname: Large

Initials: J.W.

Rank: Lance Corporal

Army No.: .571

Notes: MFP. Same number as SSM W Reading, MMP. Died. Not shown on Boer War Casualty Roll. Corps of Military Police - At St George's Garrison Church, Aldershot, on Sunday, a memorial was unveiled by Major General H M Lawson, CB and dedicated by the Chaplain-General. The memorial consists of a stained glass window depicting Christ carrying the cross, and is inscribed: To the glory of God and in memory of Lance Corporal's Winn, Wetherly, and Spicer, Military Mounted Police and Carey, Large Roads and Burton, Military Foot Police, who lost their lives in the South African War, 1899-1902, this memorial was erected by their comrades of the corps past and present.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)

1. Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal

Gazette Date: 1901-10-02

Gazette Issue: QSA Medal Roll WO 100/234

Gazette Page: 202

Citation: Clasps: Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith. Roll annotated: Issue authorised on roll of 10th Bde Staff 62/Staff/610. Also Died 11/4/1900. Not shown in Boer War Casualty List.

Casualty Details:

Date Killed:	11th April 1900
Company:	MFP
Cemetery:	ELANDSLAAGE, SOUTH AFRICA
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Surname:	Large
Initials:	J.W.
Rank:	Lance Corporal
Army No.:	.571
Notes:	MFP. Same number as SSM W Reading, MMP. Died. Not shown on Boer War Casualty Roll. Corps of Military Police - At St George's Garrison Church, Aldershot, on Sunday, a memorial was unveiled by Major General H M Lawson, CB and dedicated by the Chaplain-General. The memorial consists of a stained glass window depicting Christ carrying the cross, and is inscribed: To the glory of God and in memory of Lance Corporal's Winn, Wetherly, and Spicer, Military Mounted Police and Carey, Large Roads and Burton, Military Foot Police, who lost their lives in the South African War, 1899-1902, this memorial was erected by their comrades of the corps past and present.