| Surname: | Metcalfe |
| Initials: | H |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 2656562 |
| Notes: | CMP. Enlisted in the Coldstream Guards, 3/1/40 compulsory transfer to CMP. He was born in London and resided in Bradford. Casualty List 208/1, Egypt, Died, 12/5/1940. GSM Palestine. Medal card not found. Inscription on gravestone: In the garden of memories it is always summer. History of the West Riding Constabulary 1856 - 1968 by Jack Alderson, page A28. Formerly PC 1520 West Riding Constabulary who joined the force 4/12/38 having served 4 years in the Coldstream Guards. He died of acute appendicitis. Harold Metcalfe. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | General Service Medal 1918 (London Gazette: WO 100/502 Page: 38 July 20, 1940) |
| Citation: | Clasp "Palestine". Awarded as Guardsman, Coldstream Guards. |
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| Date of Death: | May 12, 1940 |
| Company: | UNKNOWN |
| CWGC Link: | 2274311 |
| Cemetery: | CAIRO WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, EGYPT 🇪🇬 |
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