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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Mountford
Initials:J T
Rank:Pte A/LCpl
Army Number:P/12279
Notes:MFP. From Sunderland. Formerly Pte. Durham Light Infantry. No. 155412 and 31 Army Cyclist Corps, No. 5593. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France 9/9/1915. He was born in Sunderland and enlisted in the Durham Light Infantry. No. 15541 on 8/9/1914, age 23. 3 years, occupation clerk. Transferred to the Army Cyclist Corps. No. 5593, 6/2/1915, transferred to MFP 13/8/1917. Served Home 8/9/1914 to 8/9/1915, BEF 9/9/1915. Serving with No. 2 Coy MFP 29/11/1919.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 31132 Page: 1016 Jan. 18, 1919)
Citation: France & Flanders. Devotion to duty. L/Cpl. John Thomas Mountford