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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Cosham
Initials:F
Rank:Staff Sergeant
Army Number:-1373
Notes:MPSC. 26/5/1891 he enlisted in the Royal Sussex Regiment, No. 3715, born Eastbourne, Sussex, occupation Servant. Served Malta 5 months, South Africa 2.10 years. Awarded the South Africa Medals and Long Service & Good Conduct Medals. 25/5/1912 to discharge time expired, age 39 years, conduct exemplary, address: 3 Elenor Road Woolwich, London.
He has the same No. as L/Cpl D P Bennett, MFP.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/332 Page: 133 July 30, 1901)
Citation: Clasps: Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Wittebergen, Cape Colony. Awarded as Sgt, No. 3715, 1 Royal Sussex Regiment. Remarks: Sent home time expired.
Decoration: King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/332 Page: 133 April 27, 1902)
Citation: Clasps: South Africa 1901 & South Africa 1902. Awarded as Sgt, 1 Royal Sussex Regiment, No. 3715