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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Hammerton
Initials:T J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:.667
Notes:MMP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. He enlisted in the 8 Hussars. No. 4684. age 18.9 years occupation Driver, 31/10/1899. Transferred to MMP 12/2/1906. Served home 31/10/1899 to 2/3/1901, South Africa 3/3/1901 to 18/11/1903, Home 19/11/1903. Discharged 30/10/1911. Re enlisted in MMP 11/12/1915, age 33.11 years, occupation master baker and confectioner. home address: 5 Hartington Road, Salisbury Served in France 8/3/1918 to 23/9/1919. Served home 2/6/16 to 20/6/16, BEF 21/6/16 to 7/3/18, Home 8/3/18 to 23/9/19, class Z reserve 24/9/19. Serving in Eastern Area, Plymouth in Sept 1919. Thomas Joseph Hammerton.
He has the same No. as CSM G R Davidson, MFP.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/115 Page: 292 May 31, 1902)
Citation: Clasp: Transvaal. Awarded serving with the 8 Hussars. Also on Medal Roll WO 100/115 page 344, dated 25/5/1903 clasps Orange Free State, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. dated 25/5/1903.