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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Hardacre
Initials:A C
Rank:Sergeant
Army Number:1058946
Notes:CMP. Formerly Royal Artillery. 1941 Serving in Iceland Force Pro Coy. 9/48 to discharge.
No.shown as 1058948 in war diary and 1056946 in London Gazette.
28/11/49 He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, MID. rank CQMS.
Address:- Roslyn House, East End, Sedgefield, Co. Durham.
Christopher Archibald Hardacre.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 34904 Page: 4585 July 26, 1940)
Citation: BEF. Shown as Operations in the Field in LG. War Diary WO 176/302 Iceland Pro Coy. Part I Order No. 3, 22/1/42 Awards: His Majesty the King has approved the issue of certificates to those Officers and other ranks whose gallantry and exceptionally good service are considered by the GOC worthy of official recognition. The GOC has much pleasure in awarding a certificate to the following NCO and congratulates him on the award. No. 1958948 (No in LG 1058946) Sgt A C Hardacre, CMP. The certificate is expected shortly and will be presented on arrival. Awarded for exceptionally good service rendered whilst in charge of CMP section at Akureyril.