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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Capper
Initials:W W
Rank:Acting Corporal
Army Number:T/1900
Notes:MPSC. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. Formerly A/Cpl. 22 (S) Durham Light Infantry, No. 22/1141. Medal card with address: Queen Alexandra's Convalescent Centre, Saltash Cornwall and 77 Strode Road Clevedon, Somerset. The name on SWB card is W W Cappel., date of application 4/7/1919, cause of discharge Shell Shock, file No. 12313/1/B, 77 Strode Road, Clevedon, Somerset. Not found on SWB roll. He enlisted in the Durham Light Infantry 11/4/1916, age 34 years, home address: 34 Temple House, Mount Street, Tredegar, occupation Musician. Formerly served in the 4 Hussars, No. 4372 and 13 Hussars, No. 5771. Served Home, Army Reserve 11/12/1915 to 10/4/1916, Home 11/4/1916 to 15/6/1916, France 16/6/1916 to 3/3/1917, Home 4/3/1917 to 24/6/1919. 1/3/1918 transferred to MPSC, 15/3/1918 promoted Sgt. 24/6/1919 to class Z reserve. 2/1917 Stretcher Bearer, shell shock, shells bursting on road at Combles whilst returning from Field Dressing Station.. Neurathenia.