The badge of the Royal Military Police

Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Flynn
Initials:M
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/5456
Notes:MMP. Awarded the 1914 Star Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 12/11/1914. He was born in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire and enlisted in the 5 Lancers. No. 8153, 23/1/92. Served Home 23/1/92 to 6/9/93, India 7/9/93 to 4/3/98, South Africa 5/3/98 to 9/6/99, Home 10/6/99 to 1/12/99, South Africa 2/12/99 to 29/8/02 (21/8/00 severely wounded)., Home 30/8/02 to 22/1/04. He re enlisted in the 5 Lancers, 21/8/14, age 40 years. Served Home 31/8/14 to 10/11/14, BEF 11/11/14 to 13/5/19, Home 14/5/19 to 12/6/19, class Z reserve 13/6/19 to 12/2/20, discharged 13/2/20. Transferred to MMP 1/10/16. Had served in the 4 North Staffordshire Militia prior to enlistment in the regular army. Michael Flynn.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/115 Page: 53 Sept. 7, 1902)
Citation: Clasps: Orange Free State, Transvaal, Natal. Awarded as Pte. 5 Lancers. No. 4005. Remarks transferred to Army Reserve. 21/8/00 Severely Wounded.
Decoration: King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/115 Page: 74 Feb. 6, 1903)
Citation: Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Awarded as Pte. 5 Lancers. No. 4005. These details are lined through on medal roll.