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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Markham
Initials:T B
Rank:Sergeant
Army Number:-1280
Notes:MPSC. 17/2/1888 he enlisted in the Rifle Brigade, No. 9441, age 18.10 years, occupation butcher, born Holy Sepulchre, Cambridge. Previously served in the 4 East Surrey Militia. 21/1/1902 transferred to MPSC Sgt, 31/3/1906 to discharge from Woking, medically unfit, conduct exemplary. 15/5/1905 injured whilst in the performance of military duties at HM Military Prison Woking. Served Home 17/2/1888 to 20/2/1891, India 21/2/1891 to 29/11/1894, Hong Kong 30/11/1894 to 22/11/1896, Singapore 23/11/1896 to 12/2/1898, Home 12/2/1898 to 27/10/1899, South Africa 28/10/1899 to 20/1/1902, Home 21/1/1902 to 31/3/1906 to discharge medically unfit. 7/1/1899 married Minnie Jane Harvey at Islington, London.
Thomas Bertram Markham.
He has the same No. as L/Cpl R Moxham MFP.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/210 Page: 47 July 6, 1901)
Citation: Clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Laing's Nek. Awarded as Sgt, 1 Rifle Brigade, No. 9441. Clasps: Orange free State and Laing's Nek are also shown on WO 100/210, page 87, dated 14/11/1901
Decoration: King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/384 Page: 63 Oct. 9, 1902)
Citation: Clasps: South Africa 1901 & South Africa 1902. Awarded as Sgt, 1 Rifle Brigade No. 9441. Remarks: to MP Staff Corps.