Corps of Military Police

Soldier Details:

Surname: Saunders

Initials: S.C.

Rank: Corporal

Army No.: 1590

Notes: MMP. Formerly served in the 5 Dragoon Guards No.1590. Has same No. as L/Cpl. E H Lovegrove. MFP. The number shown is that of the 5 Dragoon Guards, his MMP number in MMP was 115, See No. 115 L/Cpl S C Saunders for more details. He has the same No. as C/Sgt A Richardson, MFP. Extract from the Military Gazette 5 May 1883. On Wednesday morning a mounted parade in marching order of the Military and Foot Police took place on the General Parade ground, South Camp, for the purpose of receiving the Khedive's Star. The Mounted Police were drawn up in line facing east, and the Foot Police facing south. Having been inspected by Mr W Silk, the Provost Marshal, assisted by Sergt. Major Mckeer; Colonel C M Clarke, CB. Assistant Adjutant General, rode on the parade and minutely examined the accoutrements of the police and their horses. The men then rode in single file, in a circle at a walk, followed by a trot, after which they reformed in line and advanced to receive the stars as their names were called out by the Provost Marshal. The recipients were Sergts. Henderson, Hilton, and Wyatt; Corporals Brown, Cockfield, Ladbrook, Laidlaw, Pepping, and Saunders; Lance Corporals Alsop and May; Privates Allen, Daly, Hobbs, Hughes, Jones, Kirkpatrick, Lawrence, Marshall, Mills, Muligan, Overy. Oyston, Spence, Singerton, and Westley. Stars had been received for several others who were not on parade inconsequence of other duty, sickness, or having been discharged from the service. Extract from the Aldershot Gazette, 19/8/1890. MILITARY MOUNTED POLICE. Corpl. Samuel C Saunders, MMP stationed at Fleet and billeted at the Oatsheaf, died very suddenly on Thursday, the 7th inst. He was found sitting on a seat at the rear of the premised, having expired presumably while in a fit. He was a man greatly liked by the people of Fleet and the news of his death was received with the deepest regret by the villagers. He was 32 years of age and unmarried. He originally belonged to the 5th Dragoon Guards and had 13 years service, the latter eight of which had been passed in the MMP. He took part in the Egyptian Campaign of 1882 and came home invalided. Dr McSwiney certified at an inquest which was held by Mr Spencer Clarke that death ws due to acute cerebal congestion, and a verdict of "Death by natural causes" was returned. His brother died suddenly some twelve months back in London and his father is said to have also expired suddenly, so the inference is that the complaint is a family one. The remains were interred on Saturday last at deceased's home in Ipswich, Suffolk. The handsome polished coffin was taken by Mr Finch, garrison undertaker to the station in a hearse and was accompanied to Ipswich by deceased's brother, a friend representing his mother and the undertaker. On the coffin were several beautiful wreaths, including one from the inhabitants of Fleet and another from the Corps of Military Police.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (2)

1. Decoration: Khedive's Star 1882-1891

Gazette Date: 1882-03-28

Gazette Issue: Egyptian Campaign 1882 WO 100/60

Gazette Page: 215

Citation: Remarks: MM Police Aldershot.

2. Decoration: Egypt Medal 1882-1889

Gazette Date: 1882-10-01

Gazette Issue: Egyptian Campaign 1882 WO 100/60

Gazette Page: 198

Citation: Clasp Tel-El-Kebir. Remarks: with the Military Police Egypt.

Casualty Details:

Date Killed:	7th August 1890
Company:	MMP
Cemetery:	UNKNOWN UNITED KINGDOM
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Surname:	Saunders
Initials:	S.C.
Rank:	Corporal
Army No.:	1590
Notes:	MMP. Formerly served in the 5 Dragoon Guards No.1590. Has same No. as L/Cpl. E H Lovegrove. MFP. The number shown is that of the 5 Dragoon Guards, his MMP number in MMP was 115, See No. 115 L/Cpl S C Saunders for more details. He has the same No. as C/Sgt A Richardson, MFP. Extract from the Military Gazette 5 May 1883. On Wednesday morning a mounted parade in marching order of the Military and Foot Police took place on the General Parade ground, South Camp, for the purpose of receiving the Khedive's Star. The Mounted Police were drawn up in line facing east, and the Foot Police facing south. Having been inspected by Mr W Silk, the Provost Marshal, assisted by Sergt. Major Mckeer; Colonel C M Clarke, CB. Assistant Adjutant General, rode on the parade and minutely examined the accoutrements of the police and their horses. The men then rode in single file, in a circle at a walk, followed by a trot, after which they reformed in line and advanced to receive the stars as their names were called out by the Provost Marshal. The recipients were Sergts. Henderson, Hilton, and Wyatt; Corporals Brown, Cockfield, Ladbrook, Laidlaw, Pepping, and Saunders; Lance Corporals Alsop and May; Privates Allen, Daly, Hobbs, Hughes, Jones, Kirkpatrick, Lawrence, Marshall, Mills, Muligan, Overy. Oyston, Spence, Singerton, and Westley. Stars had been received for several others who were not on parade inconsequence of other duty, sickness, or having been discharged from the service. Extract from the Aldershot Gazette, 19/8/1890. MILITARY MOUNTED POLICE. Corpl. Samuel C Saunders, MMP stationed at Fleet and billeted at the Oatsheaf, died very suddenly on Thursday, the 7th inst. He was found sitting on a seat at the rear of the premised, having expired presumably while in a fit. He was a man greatly liked by the people of Fleet and the news of his death was received with the deepest regret by the villagers. He was 32 years of age and unmarried. He originally belonged to the 5th Dragoon Guards and had 13 years service, the latter eight of which had been passed in the MMP. He took part in the Egyptian Campaign of 1882 and came home invalided. Dr McSwiney certified at an inquest which was held by Mr Spencer Clarke that death ws due to acute cerebal congestion, and a verdict of "Death by natural causes" was returned. His brother died suddenly some twelve months back in London and his father is said to have also expired suddenly, so the inference is that the complaint is a family one. The remains were interred on Saturday last at deceased's home in Ipswich, Suffolk. The handsome polished coffin was taken by Mr Finch, garrison undertaker to the station in a hearse and was accompanied to Ipswich by deceased's brother, a friend representing his mother and the undertaker. On the coffin were several beautiful wreaths, including one from the inhabitants of Fleet and another from the Corps of Military Police.