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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Leggett
Initials:H
Rank:Staff Sergeant
Army Number:6009912
Notes:MPSC. Enlisted Essex Regiment, transferred to MPSC. 20/1/46 discharged.
6/7/48 He was awarded the MM. 1939-45 Star, Defence Medal, War Medal.
Address:- 6 Glen Cottages, Ingrave Road, Brentwood, Essex.
Harry Leggett.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Military Medal (London Gazette: 34607 Page: 1765 March 14, 1939)
Citation: WO 373/106. Pt.4. 68/Gen./6742, No. 6009212 (should read 6009912) Drummer H. Leggett, 1st Bn. The Essex Regiment - MM. For great coolness and devotion to duty under fire while in charge of a Lewis gun during and engagement with an enemy band at kafr, Kanna on 23rd August, 1938.
Decoration: General Service Medal 1918 (London Gazette: WO 100/505 Page: 25 Feb. 20, 1940)
Citation: Clasp:- Palestine. 6009912, Dmr, Leggett, H, Essex RegtR