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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Knight
Initials:H
Rank:Corporal
Army Number:225
Notes:MFP. 21/5/1880 he enlisted in 47 Brigade, East Surrey Regiment No. 1904 age 23, occupation Labourer, born Thatcham, Nr Newbury, next of kin father James of Newbury. 1/8/1886 transferred to MFP, 5/9/1894 Cpl. 8/4/1899 to discharge served 18 years 323 days. Served Home 21/5/1880 to 1/8/1882, Gibraltar 2/8/1882 to 28/5/1883, Home 29/5/1883 to 27/2/1884, Gibraltar 28/2/1884 to 31/12/1884, Egypt 1/1/1885 to 6/9/1885, Home 7/8/1885 to 10/4/1897, Malta 11/4/1897 to 16/2/1898, Egypt 17/2/1898 to 25/3/1899, Home 26/3/1899 to 8/4/1899 to discharge time expired.
Henry Knight.
He has the same No. as L/Cpl R Harker MMP.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (London Gazette: WO 100/65 Page: 416 Dec. 3, 1885)
Citation: Clasp: Suakin awarded as Pte. 2 East Surrey Regiment, No. 1904.
Decoration: Khedive's Star 1882-1891 (London Gazette: WO 100/65 Page: 438 None)
Citation: Awarded as Pte. 2 East Surrey Regiment, No. 1904. Remarks: Military Foot Police.