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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Turgoose
Initials:T
Rank:Sergeant
Army Number:190
Notes:MFP. 31/12/81 he enlisted in the Lincolnshire Regiment No. 208, age 19 years, occupation Blacksmith, Born Newark Notts. Date transferred to Essex Regiment and MFP not known. 20/9/02 discharged at Portsmouth, medically unfit. Home address: 10 Whitfield Street, Newark on Trent. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal.
Thomas Turgoose.

Extract from the Portsmouth Evening News 9 October 1902.
Portsmouth Garrison Orders notify that Sergeant T. Turgoose, Military Foot Police, has been granted a pension of 1s 3d per diem for life.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (London Gazette: WO 100/66 Page: 156 Oct. 1, 1885)
Citation: Clasp: Nile 1884-85, awarded as No. 219 Pte Thomas Turgoose, 2 Essex Regiment.
Decoration: Khedive's Star 1882-1891 (London Gazette: WO 100/66 Page: 170 July 8, 1887)
Citation: Awarded as No. 219 Pte Thomas Turgoose, 2 Essex Regiment. Remarks: MFP Dover.