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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Gordon
Initials:T
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/150
Notes:MFP. He re enlisted in the MFP 14/10/1914, age 45.7 years, occupation Insurance Agent, born Clough, Rothdowney, Queens County, Ireland, home address: 3 Wilton Terrace, Netley Abbey, Southampton and 43 Bradifield Villa, Stanshant Road, Portsmouth. 19/11/1914 transferred to the Leinster Regiment, No. 2038, 17/6/1918 transferred to the Royal Irish Fusiliers, No. 30065, 15/8/1918 transferred to the Labour Corps, 612 Employment Company, Aldershot. Formerly served two terms of engagement in the 1 Leinster Regiment. Served Home 5/12/1887 to 4/4/1898, Gibraltar 5/4/1898 to 26/3/1900, Home 27/3/1900 to 17/4/1900, South Africa 18/4/00 to 20/9/1902, Home 28/10/1902 to 14/12/1908 to discharge.
Thomas Gordon.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/207 Page: 24 Aug. 7, 1901)
Citation: Clasps: Wittebergen, Cape Colony, Transvaal. Awarded as Cpl. 1 Leinster Regiment, No. 2038.
Decoration: King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/346 Page: 187 Dec. 24, 1902)
Citation: Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Awarded as Cpl. Leinster Regiment No. 2038.