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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Cripps
Initials:T
Rank:Sergeant
Army Number:P/385
Notes:MFP. Enlisted in the Oxfordshire Light Infantry, No. 3391 later transferred to the Military Foot Police. Awarded the 1915 Star Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 21/1/1915 to 21/1/16.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/191 Page: 80 June 12, 1902)
Citation: Clasps: Johannesburg, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Awarded as No,.
Decoration: King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/335 Page: 20 Nov. 21, 1902)
Citation: Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Awarded as No. 3391 Sgt T Cripps, 1 Oxfordshire Light Infantry. Remarks: discharged.
Decoration: Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 27490 Page: 6903 Jan. 31, 1902)
Citation: The Oxfordshire Light Infantry. To have the distinguished Conduct Medal. Sergeant J Cripps. Citation: Oxfirdshire Light Infantry. 3391 Serjeant J Cripps, 3421 Pte E H Clac *, 5882 Pte W Townsend* for their dash in capture of wagons at Knaapdaar, on 13th January, 1902. They rode down six Boers and three wagons, through exposed to considerable fire. *Promoted corporals by Commander in Chief. LG 27428, page 2778, 25/4/1902.
Decoration: Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 27353 Page: 5955 Sept. 10, 1901)
Citation: Mounted Infantry. 3391 Cpl T Cripps, Oxfordshire Light Infantry.