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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Hodge
Initials:E B J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/14334
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star clasp (awarded 12/1938) and rose, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 6/11/1914 to 31/3/1917 and 1/7/1916 to 5/6/1917. Formerly Pte. 2 Devonshire Regt. No. 8324.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Act of Courage (London Gazette: Corps Order Books 24 Page: 176 May 1, 1918)
Citation: Acts of Courage Extracted From The Corps Order Books.P/14334 LANCE CORPORAL E HODGEFALMOUTH MILITARY FOOT POLICEAct of Courage It has been brought to notice that on the 1st May 1918 at Falmouth No P/14334 Lance Corporal Hodge E MFP most gallantly stopped a runaway horse and cart and thereby prevented a serious accident.