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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Hignett
Initials:R
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/2871
Notes:MMP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 14/4/16. From Liverpool. Info from service record: Enlisted at Salford 10/12/1915, resided at The Police Station, Regent Road, Salford, age 28 Formerly police constable. Served Home 10/12/1915 to 13/4/1916, BEF 14/4/1916 to 288/1919, Home 25/8/1919 to 22/9/1919, class Z reserve 23/9/19. Embarked Southampton 14/4/1916 to Rouen 15/4/1916. 23/5/1916 to II Corps, Arras, To UK 24/8/1919. Reginald Hignett.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 30750 Page: 7150 June 17, 1918)
Citation: France. Devotion to duty. L/Cpl.