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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Tate
Initials:W
Rank:Staff Sergeant
Army Number:7684420
Notes:CMP.
He is named on a list as being a motorcycle rider from the Blue Birds of 56 London Division formed by Sir Malcolm Campbell, OBE who were part of the Coates Mission, Morris Detachment which were formed as a mobile security unit to move the King and Royal Family in the event of an emergency or invasion.
The Kings Private Army by Andrew Stewart.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 36994 Page: 1568 March 22, 1945)
Citation: North West Europe.