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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Chamberlain
Initials:E A
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/739
Notes:CMP. Served Home. 21/12/1914 re enlisted in MFP, age 38.5 years, occupation Police Constable, born Wimbledon, address: 5 Acre Road, Colliers Wood, Merton, London. Previous service, 9/6/1897 enlisted in the 9 Lancers, age 20.2 years, occupation Carpenter. 9/6/1897 transferred to 1 Dragoons, No.14106, 18/8/1898 transferred to 17 Lancers, No. 4616, 15/9/1898 transferred to the 9 Lancers, No. 4211. Served Home 9/6/1897 to 14/9/1898, India 15/9/1898 to 13/10/1899, South Africa 14/10/1899 to 4/4/1902, India 5/4/1902 to 14/7/1909. 14/9/1907 married Amy Brice at the Parish Church, Merton. 2/4/1940 died age 61 years at 5 Acre Road, Merton. Ernest Arthur Chamberlain.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/116 Page: 12 Sept. 6, 1901)
Citation: Clasps: Belmont, Modder River, Paardeberg, Johannesburgh, Relief of Kimberley, awarded as Pte. 9 Lancers, No. 4211. Would also have Kings South Africa Medal with clasps 1901 & 1902 but medal roll not found.