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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Gurr
Initials:G F
Rank:Warrant Officer I
Army Number:W/1736
Notes:MPSC. From Wimbledon Park. 15/11/87 he enlisted in the Royal Irish Rifles, No. 2932, age 14.2 years, occupation Musician, born Southwark, London. Served Home 15/11/87 to 20/11/88, India 21/11/88 to 3/4/02, Home 4/4/02 to 14/11/10 to discharge time expired. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army order 94 of 1904. 12/1/15 he re enlisted in the MPSC, No. W/1736 age 41.4 years, occupation Foreman, address 42 Waldron Road, Earlsfield, London and later 28 Ravensbury Road, Wimbledon Park, London SW18. 17/7/15 promoted A/SM. 29/3/19 discharged to class Z reserve. 24/11/03 he married Francis Josephine Parle at Wexford, Ireland. 22/6/51 he died at 7a Cottenham Parade, Coombe Lane, Wimbledon, occupation Chemical Works Supervisor, retired.
George Frederick Gurr.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 31377 Page: 7021 June 3, 1919)
Citation: MPSC. Home. Eastern Command. Colour Sgt (A/RSM). George Frederick Gurr.
Decoration: India Medal 1895 - 1902 (London Gazette: WO 100/86 Page: 394 Oct. 8, 1898)
Citation: Clasps: Punjab Frontier 1897-98 and Samana 1897. Awarded as Cpl. 2 Royal Irish Rifles, No. 2932