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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Gibson
Initials:J
Rank:Sgt A/SSM
Army Number:580
Notes:MMP. From Farnham, Surrey. Enlisted 5 Lancers, No. 5388, transferred to MMP 1/10/1904. Awarded 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (3) Egypt, 5/11/1914. Post 1920 No. 7681008. Serving with XXI Corps. Born Newtonards, Ireland. 1911 serving in Egypt. James Gibson.

Same Number as L/Cpl Coombs J MFP.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 30169 Page: 6772 July 6, 1917)
Citation: Egyptian Exp Force.
Decoration: Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 30717 Page: 6491 June 3, 1918)
Citation: For valuable service in Egypt. Sgt (A/SSM). Devotion to duty.
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/115 Page: 18 April 10, 1902)
Citation: Clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal. Awarded serving with 5 Lancers No. 5388.
Decoration: King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/115 Page: 75 March 6, 1903)
Citation: Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Awarded serving with the 5 Lancers. No. 5388.