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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Puxley
Initials:S J
Rank:Sergeant
Army Number:P/35
Notes:MMP. From Wisbech. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 19/7/1915 to 11/11/18. Info from army record: Formerly Gunner in the Royal Artillery No. 95328. Enlisted 7/1/1893. Served Home 7/1/1893 to 23/10/1899. South Africa 24/10/1899 to 17/8/1900, Home 18/8/1900 to 6/1/1905. Father John James Puxley Veterinary Surgeon, Leamington. Enlisted in MMP, 4/9/1914, age 42, former occupation cook. Born Harlston, Bury St Edmunds. Served Home 4/9/1914 to 18/5/1915, BEF France 9/7/1915 to 8/4/1919, Home 9/4/1919 to 8/5/1919. Discharged class Z reserve 9/5/1919. Sydney John Puxley.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 30750 Page: 7163 June 17, 1918)
Citation: France. Devotion to duty. Sgt.
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: Medal Roll WO 100/139 Page: 177 July 30, 1901)
Citation: Clasps: "Paardeberg, Relief of Kimberley" Whilst serving with R Battery, Royal Horse Artillery.