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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Lavender
Initials:H
Rank:Pte A/Sgt
Army Number:1181
Notes:MFP. From Bloxwich. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (3) Egypt, 19/4/1916. He originally enlisted on the 3/10/1906 in the South Staffordshire Regiment. No. 7756, born at Bloxwich, age 18, occupation Miner and previously served in the 3rd Bn South Staffs militia. Transferred to Military Foot Police 1/4/1912. Served Home 30/10/1906 to 8/2/1911, Gibraltar 9/2/1911 to 19/3/1914, Army Reserve Sec 13. 20/3/1914 to 4/8/1914, Home 5/8/1914 to 28/4/1916, Egyptian Exp Force 29/4/1916 to 15/3/1919, En route 16/3/1919 to 31/3/1919, Home 1/4/1919 to 30/4/1919. Army Z Reserve 7/5/1919. Later CSM. Home Address: 9 High Street, Walstall, Staffs. Harry Lavender.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 31093 Page: 62 Jan. 1, 1919)
Citation: Egyptian Exp Force. Alexandria. Devotion to duty. L/Cpl (A/Sgt). Harry Lavender.