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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Chambers
Initials:J F
Rank:Private
Army Number:P/10038
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France. He enlisted 3/2/96 in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, No. 5214, age 18.6 years, occupation Printer, born St John's Glasgow. Served home 3/2/96 to 20/12/97, India 21/12/97 to 14/12/01, Home 15/12/01 to 6/2/08 discharged time expired. Re enlisted in the Royal Irish Rifles, 22/6/08. Served Home 22/6/08 to 5/1/09, India 6/1/09 to 4/10/14, Home 5/10/14 to 5/11/14, BEF 6/11/14 to 6/12/14, Home 7/12/14 to 21/2/16, France 22/3/16 to 8/11/16, Home 9/11/16 to 13/4/17, France 14/4/17 to 21/11/17 Home 22/11/17 to 24/1/19 discharged surplus to military requirements. 27/4/17 Transferred to MFP, 24/8/17 Awarded 14 days field punishment No. 2 and transferred to the Labour Corps, No. 381339. No mention of MFP service on his medal card. John Chambers.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: India Medal 1895 - 1902 (London Gazette: WO 100/87 Page: 257 Sept. 23, 1898)
Citation: Clasp: Punjab Frontier 1897-1898, awarded as Pte. 2 Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, No. 5214.
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3192 Page: LC/2996 Feb. 6, 1919)
Citation: Badge No. B/109595, enlisted 22/6/08, discharged 24/1/19, sickness para 392 (xvi) KR. Listed on Labour Corps No. 381339. Silver War Badge Roll.