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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Saunders
Initials:W J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:3154
Notes:MMP/MFP. Formerly served in the South African Constabulary, Constable, No. 2237. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. 11/12/1915 he enlisted in the MMP, age 32 years, occupation RSPCA Inspector, born Redbrook, Gloucestershire, address: 9 Clarendon Terrace, Truro, Cornwall, 16/6/1916 transferred to MFP, 8/12/1916 transferred to the Army Veterinary Corps, No. SE24329. Served Home 11/12/1919, Army Reserve 12/12/1915 to 29/5/1916, Home 30/5/1916 to 1/2/1916, Home 2/7/1916 to ?, 7/3/1919 to discharge. Later Pte. Army Veterinary Corps. No. SE/24329. 19/7/1909 he married Mabel Franklin, widow, at Shoreham, they had 4 children, address 8 Daniel Road, Truro, Cornwall.
William John Saunders.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/272 Page: 353 Aug. 3, 1903)
Citation: Clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 & South Africa 1902, awarded as Constable W J Saunders, South African Constabulary, No. 2237. Remarks29/7/1903 invalided.