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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Corton
Initials:T
Rank:Staff Sergeant
Army Number:.1335
Notes:MPSC. 1/8/89 he enlisted in the Lincolnshire Regiment, No. 2386. Born Bown, Linconshire, occupation Farm Labourer. served India 1.11 years, Straits Settlement 2.5 years, South Africa 2.5 years. 31/7/10 discharged at Aldershot, time expired, age 39 years, served 21 years, conduct exemplary, address: 87 Lennox Road, Hillsboro, Sheffield. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal.
Thomas Corton.
He has the same No. as L/Cpl G L Mockler, MFP.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/173 Page: 283 Aug. 14, 1901)
Citation: Clasps: Paardeberg, Johannesburg, Cape Colony. Awarded as Sgt. 2 Lincolnshire Regiment, No. 2386.
Decoration: King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/322 Page: 17 March 28, 1903)
Citation: Clasps: South Africa 1901 & South Africa 1902. Awarded as Sgt. 2 Lincolnshire Regiment No. 2386. Initial shown as R on this medal roll.