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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Goldup
Initials:G E
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:.652
Notes:MMP. 29/4/93 he enlisted in the 5 Lancers, No. 4218, age 15.5 years, occupation Musician, born Kennington, London. 7/8/05 he transferred to the MMP. Served Home 29/4/93 to 9/3/94, India 10/3/94 to 4/3/98, South Africa 5/3/98 to 15/8/02, Home 16/8/02 to 9/2/06, Egypt 10/2/06 to 23/3/11, Home 24/3/93 to 28/4/14 to discharge, time expired, Curragh Camp Ireland. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 280 of 1911. 8/12/99 severely wounded at the Defence of Ladysmith.
George Edward Goldup.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/115 Page: 19 April 10, 1902)
Citation: Clasps: Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith, Belfast, Orange Free State. Clasp Orange Free State is shown on medal roll WO 100/115, page 75, dated 1903-02-06. Awarded as Trumpeter, 5 Lancers, No. 4218.
Decoration: King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/303 Page: 110 Jan. 5, 1903)
Citation: Clasps: South Africa 1901 & South Africa 1902. Awarded as Tpr. 5 Lancers, No. 4218.