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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Kenny
Initials:L
Rank:Corporal
Army Number:715
Notes:MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (3) Egypt, 14/3/1915. Shown as 6/8/1914 on medal roll page B869. Enlisted in the 8 Hussars, 23/1/1899. No. 4340, born Wass, Kildare, Ireland, age 19/10 years, occupation Labourer. Transferred to 4 Hussars. No. 5364, 1/1/1909, Transferred to MMP 1/10/1909. Served Home 23/1/1899 to 18/2/1900, South Africa 19/2/1900 to 18/11/1903, Home 19/11/1903 to 23/2/1911, Egypt 24/11/1911 to 6/5/1919, Home 7/5/1919 to 19/2/1920 to discharge. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 312 of 1917. Served in Alexandria, Kantara, Deir el Bela, Cario, El Arish, Port Said and Palestine. Born Naas, Co Kildare, Ireland.
Lawrence Kenny
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/115 Page: 300 May 31, 1902)
Citation: Clasps: Belfast, Cape Colony, Orange Free State. Awarded serving with the 8 Hussars. No. 4340.
Decoration: King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/303 Page: 277 March 22, 1903)
Citation: Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Awarded serving with the 8 hussars. No. 4340.