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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Gibbs
Initials:J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:299
Notes:MFP. 18/12/77 he enlisted in 34 Brigade No. 1114 age 18 years, occupation Labourer, born Charlton Mackrrell, Somerset, later transferred to the 11 of Foot, Devon Regiment. 1/8/88 transferred to MFP. 31/7/97 discharged time expired. Served Home 18/12/77 to 5/3/79, India 6/3/79 to 26/7/80, Afghanistan 29/7/80 to 8/5/81, India 9/5/81 to 26/1/88, Home 27/1/88 to 31/7/97 to discharge, time expired. Address: West Charlton, Nr Somerton, Somerset. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal July 1896. 29/7/1913 died Somerset, carcinoma of stomach.
John Gibbs.
He has the same No. as L/Cpl B Pearce MMP.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Afghanistan War Medal 1878-80 (London Gazette: WO 100/51 Page: 266 Nov. 12, 1881)
Citation: Awarded as Pte J Gibbs, Devon Regiment.