| Surname: | Coxon |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Pte A/Cpl |
| Army Number: | P/10969 |
| Notes: | MMP. From North Shields. Only bar to MSM for gallantry to Military Police. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medal. First served abroad (1) France, 22/10/1915 to 4/2/16 and 26/3/16 to 7/8/16 and 6/12/16 to 11/11/18. Formerly served as a Dvr, 113 Battery, RFA, 25 Brigade, 11/1899 to 12/1902, born Durham. 11/3/1915 he re enlisted in the 5th Dragoon Guards Pte, No 9831, 23/11/1916 transferred to Royal Engineers Signals, 25/5/1917 transferred to MMP, 9/5/1917 served in Rouen, and later Paris. 3/9/1919 to class Z reserve. Served with the BEF 1916 - 1919. 8/1919 awarded £2 on the Crystal Palace Demobilization Acquittance Roll. 12/6/1919 he married a French girl Gracianne Coxon in Paris, address: 8 Rue Saint Benoit at Paris, and 11/1919 Rue de Theatre, Paris, 15 Aux, 31/3/1937 address: 43 Hird Crescent, Erith Kent. 4/9/1919 he was awarded 8/- per week pension until further notice, disability myalgia. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Ministry of Pensions, Claimant, MPR51. Coxon, Sarah, man's name Coxon, Joseph, MMP, Cpl, P/10969, relationship to man Widow, 11/M/349048. registered No. 102200. Also: Coxon, widow, Sarah. MMP, P/10969, RFA, 8159, 9831, DIED 23/3/1983, 16 Skeagacloran, Callan, Kilkenny, Eire, 11/W/102200. Joseph Coxon. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 31132 Page: 1016 Jan. 18, 1919) |
| Citation: | France & Flanders. Valuable Service. Bar added to original medal card. |
| Decoration: | Bar to MSM (London Gazette: 31608 Page: 12875 Oct. 20, 1919) |
| Citation: | France & Flanders. For Gallantry, (with pension). Pte (A/Cpl).Citation: Detective Corporal Joseph Coxon, (Already in possession of MSM).At PARIS on the 12/3/1919 this NCO in company with No. P7932 L/Cpl WEBSTER, B, MFP had a desperate affray with two deserters. One of the latter used a revolver freely, two of the shots taking effect on L/Cpl Webster and causing his death. COXON showed the greatest of gallantry and it was solely owing to his exertions that these two men were eventually arrested. His action was all the more meritorious as although wounded in the arm he nevertheless pluckily continued the chase although being fired at freely. This is not the first occasion on which this NCO has shown great courage and coolness in face of danger. He has frequently been in very awkward positions but has always emerged with the utmost credit to himself.He is fully deserving of a high award.Col. OC Troops, Paris. E O'Brien, Col. Hon, Brig-Gen, President FGCM, GOC Central Area L of C, awarded bar to MSM and extra 6d per day pension. |