Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George VI)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Harper
Initials:   G.W.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  2692996
Notes:   CMP. 2 Armd Div Pro Coy. 23/3/1908 born Stanburn, Stirling, Scotland, occupation motor driver 11/7/1928 enlisted in the Scots Guards, 10/7/1931 to Army Reserve, 21/9/1939 transferred to CMP. 16/2/45 Died. Captured Greece. 28/4/1941 Casualty Lists 532, Greece, Missing, 28/4/1941. Casualty List 575, Greece, Missing, now POW previous list 532, missing. POW at Stalag 344, Lambinowice, Poland. Casualty List 1802, POW, previous reported POW in German hands (Germany) now reported Died 16/2/1945, previous List 575, Greece. George Wight Harper.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  1. Decoration:   Mention in Despatches Gazette Date: 1946-03-14 Gazette Issue: 37499 Gazette Page: 1368
Citation:   MID for gallant and distinguished services in the field.
POW Details:
Camp: Stalag 344     POLAND
Notes:
Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 16th February 1945
Company: 2 ARMD DIV PRO COY
Cemetery: PRAGUE WAR CEMETERY   CZECH REPUBLIC
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