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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Harrison
Initials:J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/6367
Notes:MMP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 24/2/17. Formerly served in the Sherwood Foresters No. 2773. 17/10/1914 he enlisted in the Northamptonshire Yeomanry, No. 2124, age 39 years, married, born Hartshorne, Derby, occupation Coal Miner, transferred to 2/5 Sherwood Foresters, No. 2773, 1/4/1916 transferred to the Northumberland Hussars, No. 2124, 12/1914 to 5/1915 with Regimental Police, 4/12915 to 12/1919 with MMP, 25/1/1917 transferred to MMP served in 25 Division, 17/1/1919 demobilize for employment in mining. Served Home 17/10/1914 to 23/2/1917, BEF 24/2/1917 to 17/12/1918, Home 18/12/1918 to 17/1/1919, to discharge. Married Emma Harrison, Screw Mill Road, Hartshorn, Swadlincote and Post Office Main Street, Ticknall, Derbyshire.
James Harrison.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: Page: None)
Citation: Clasps: Transvaal, Talana, Defence of Ladysmith, South Africa 1902 & South Africa 1902. Shown in army record but no unit or number,.