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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Hazlewood
Initials:W
Rank:Warrant Officer I
Army Number:7684578
Notes:CMP. Later served in 46 (North Midland West Riding) Division Provost Company. 31/10/45 to discharge.
13/7/48 He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, with 8 army clasp, Italy Star, War Medal, MID.
Address:- 22 Brookhowse Road, Catford, London S E 6.
William John Hazlewood.

He is named on a list as being a motorcycle rider from the Blue Birds of 56 London Division formed by Sir Malcolm Campbell, OBE who were part of the Coates Mission, Morris Detachment which were formed as a mobile security unit to move the King and Royal Family in the event of an emergency or invasion.
The Kings Private Army by Andrew Stewart.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 37368 Page: 5829 Nov. 29, 1945)
Citation: Italy.