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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Marsh
Initials:J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:..343
Notes:MFP. 21/12/1876 enlisted in 69 Brigade later 18/18 Regiment of Foot No. 1240 , 12/2/1885 transferred to Yorkshire Regiment, No. 1486, born Callan, Kilkenny, age 19 years, occupation Labourer, previously served in the Killkenny Militia, 12/12/1888 to MFP, 25/12/1897 discharged time expired. Served home 21/12/1876 to 28/9/1879, India 29/9/1879 to 30/4/1880, Afghanistan 1/5/1880 to 9/11/1880, India 10/11/1880 to 14/4/1983, Home 15/4/1883 to 28/12/1897 to discharge, time expired served 21 years, conduct Good. 8/6/1900 enlisted in the Royal Northern Reserve Regiment No. 1087, age 42.6 years, occupation Labourer, 7/6/1901 discharged at Portsmouth time expired. 11/9/1189 married Jane Perrett at St Joseph's Church Aldlershot, address: 22 Holly Street, Gosport.
John Marsh.
He has the same No. as L/Cpl H Dingley, MMP.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Afghanistan War Medal 1878-80 (London Gazette: WO 100/52 Page: 6277 July 15, 1881)
Citation: Awarded as Pte. No. 1240 68 Foot, Royal Irish Regiment.