| Surname: | Cory |
| Initials: | J H |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | P/4609 |
| Notes: | MMP. From Forest Hill. Later L/Cpl A.Sgt. Died, (Pneumonia). He was born in Wandsworth 1884, enlisted in New Cross and resided at 84 Malham Road, Forest Hill. Formerly A/Sgt 6 Dragoon Guards, No. 5396. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 14/8/14. 1914 Star on a separate medal card with MMP No. 11842 and DG No.5363. Next of Kin, Mrs P Cory (Widow), 84 Malham Road, Forest Hill, SE23. Info from Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. Shown as died whilst on Furlough in Forest Hill, London. 18/10/1919 his widow Martha received £10-01-08 and on 27/11/1919 a further £18-8-04 including £29 war gratuity. A 2nd entry shows 18/10/1919 widow Martha received £4-00-06. Info from Pension Index Card:- Cory, John Henry, No.P/4609, MMP, Sgt, 15/2/1919 died from influenza whilst on active service. Widow Martha Emily Cory, 24 Malham Road, Forest Hill, London SE. They had 2 x children Emily Florence born 19/2/1914 and Lottie Patricia born 5/7/1919. Widow received £6 grant on 26/4/1919 and 25/11d per week 18/8/1919 pension. John Henry Cory. Extract from the Brockley News, new Cross and Hatcham Review 26 July 1919. FRENCH HONOURS FOR LOCAL MEN. The French Government has conferred the Medaille d'Honneur upon Lance Corporal (A/Sgt), J. H. Coy (should read Cory), Military Mounted Police, Forest Hill. |
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| Decoration: | Military Medal (London Gazette: 31173 Page: 2126 Feb. 11, 1919) |
| Citation: | 3 Division. |
| Decoration: | France Medal de Honour avec Glaives en Bronze (London Gazette: 31454 Page: 8961 July 14, 1919) |
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| Date of Death: | Feb. 15, 1919 |
| Company: | MMP |
| CWGC Link: | 385082 |
| Cemetery: | LEWISHAM (LADYWELL) CEMETERY, UNITED KINGDOM 🇬🇧 |
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