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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Nelmes
Initials:H
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:1095
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France 29/5/1915. Later Pte. Grenadier Guards. No. 28745 and Metropolitan Police.
Info from Metropolitan Police Pension Register: PC 85588 enlisted 11/9/1899, discharged 15/9/1924. Received pension of £149-12-6 per annum. Born Cleator, Cumbria, 6/9/1902 married Jean Nelmes at Registry Office. Marlos Road, Knightsbridge. Serving with 'S' Division Hampstead on retirement.
Henry Nelmes/
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3069 Page: GG/160 July 4, 1918)
Citation: Badge No. 434991. Enlisted 6/4/1915, Discharged 8/1/1918, Myalgia & DAH. Para 392, xvi KR, AO 265 of 1917 para bi. Age 42.10 years. Served Abroad. Listed on the Grenadier Guards SWB Roll.