| Surname: | Geraghty |
| Initials: | J P |
| Rank: | L/Cpl A/Cpl |
| Army Number: | 1204 |
| Notes: | MFP. From Cork, Ireland. Later Pte. Royal Lancaster Regiment, No. 9264. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 25/4/1915. Later Sgt. |
Decoration Record: |
| Decoration: | Belgian Croix de Guerre (London Gazette: 30792 Page: 8175 July 12, 1918) |
| Citation: | France & Flanders. |
| Decoration: | Commendation (London Gazette: Corps Order Books 24 Page: 153 May 31, 1918) |
| Citation: | Acts of Courage Extracted From The Corps Order Books.P/1204 ACTING SERGEANT J P GERAGHTYP/12285 LANCE CORPORAL H ROGERSP/2307 LANCE CORPORAL J A COOPER2 TRAFFIC CONTROL COMPANY MILITARY FOOT POLICE4 ARMYExtracted from 4 Army Routine Orders No 2126 dated 31/5/18. On 22nd and 23 April 1918 during two fires they showed devotion to duty beyond all praise; they fought the fire with the greatest energy without considering danger or fatigue. A record of the above will be made in the respective Regimental Conduct Sheets of these NCO's, in accordance with King's Regulations para 1919 (XIV) Authority OC No2 Traffic Control Company No 917 dated 23.7/18). ( AFO 1810 BEF MFP No33 dated 27/7/18). |
