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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Kett
Initials:G E
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/619
Notes:MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 3/9/1915. 11/10/1894 enlisted 5 Dragoon Guards, No. 4201, age 22.6 years, occupation Groom, Born Bedwyn, Wiltshire. Served Home 10/11/1894 to 9/11/1896, India 10/11/1896 to 22/10/1899, South Africa 23/10/99 to 5/4/1902, India 6/4/1902, to 14/3/1904, South Africa 15/3/1904 to 15/11/1907, Home 16/11/1907 to 15/11/1907 discharged time expired. 16/4/1914 re enlisted in MMP, age 42.11 years, occupation Chauffeur, address: Wantage Road, Lambourne, Berkshire. served Home 16/11/1914 to 2/9/1915, BEF 3/9/1915 to 31/10/1915, Mediterranean Exp Force 1/11/1915 to 6/1/1918, Home 7/1/1918 to 15/2/1919, 12/8/1918 compulsory transferred to Army Service Corps, M/403349. 15/2/1919 to class z reserve. 19/11/1914 married Elizabeth Maslin at St Michael's church, Lambourne, Berkshire. George Edward Kett. George Edward Kett.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/113 Page: 27 Sept. 5, 1901)
Citation: Clasps: Orange Free State, Transvaal, Defence of Ladysmith, Natal. Awarded as Pte 5 Dragoon Guards, No. 4201.
Decoration: King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/302 Page: 63 Feb. 12, 1903)
Citation: Clasps: South Africa 1901 & South Africa 1902. Awarded as Pte. 5 Dragoon Guards, No. 4201.