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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Edgson
Initials:E J
Rank:Corporal
Army Number:P/3333
Notes:MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 21/4/1917. Formerly served 17 years in the Coldstream Guards. No. 2142, discharged 1/11/15 time expired. Re enlisted 23/6/16, age 37 years in MFP. occupation Policeman, Served Home 23/6/16 to 20/11/17, BEF 21/11/17 to 18/2/19, Home 19/2/19 to 11/6/19. Class X Reserve 12/6/1919. Reduced from Cpl to L/Cpl for inefficiency 20/3/18. Compulsory transfer to 1/10 East Kent Regiment 2/2/18. Evacuated to England 18/2/18 with Eczema and Syphilis. Home address: 17 London Road, Reigate. Edward John Edgson.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/164 Page: 281 Nov. 2, 1902)
Citation: Clasp: South Africa 1901. Awarded serving with the Coldstream Guards. No. 2142.
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/164 Page: 50 Oct. 4, 1901)
Citation: Clasps: Belmont, Modder River, Dreifontein, Johannesburgh, Diamond Hill, Belfast. Awarded serving with the Coldstream Guards. No. 2142.