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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Marsom
Initials:L T
Rank:Sergeant
Army Number:P/4732
Notes:MMP. 48 Division. From Biggleswade, Bedford. Formerly Sgt. 1/1 Bedfordshire Yeomanry, No. 202. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 30/3/1915. 25/3/19 disembodied.
Info from Pension Index Card:- 67749. Marsom, Lionel Trinbath, MMP, P/4732, 25/3/19 to discharge, Code 11/M/127842, Northill, By Biggleswade, Beds, Rejected 1/11/20.
Lionel Trinbath Marsom
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 30450 Page: 62 Jan. 1, 1918)
Citation: MMP. 48 Division. Notification of DCM. Name spelt Marson in this notification and amended to Marsom by LG30498, 1407, 28/1/1918. Amended again in LG31702, 15837, 22/12/1919.
Decoration: Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 30636 Page: 4674 April 17, 1918)
Citation: MMP. 48 Division. From Biggleswade, Bedford. DCM Citation.P/4732 SERGEANT L T MARSOM 48 DIVISION MILITARY MOUNTED POLICEFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. It was largely due to his high courage and untiring energy during operations that traffic control in forward areas was efficiently maintained. His coolness under fire was most marked.