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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Linthwaite
Initials:J W
Rank:Private
Army Number:-732
Notes:MMP. From Nottigham. Formerly 19 Hussars, No. 2196, transferred to MMP 3/8/1910. A/SQMS. Same number as Cartlidge MFP. LG 30792, 8173, 12/7/1918. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (3) Egypt, 14/3/1915. Shown as 5/8/1914 on medal roll page B870. Post 1920 No. 7681044.
He has the same no. as CSM A Cartlidge, MFP.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 31093 Page: 62 Jan. 1, 1919)
Citation: Egyptian Exp Force. Devotion to duty. L/Cpl (A/SQMS). John Ward Linthwaite.