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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Hodgson
Initials:J W
Rank:Sergeant
Army Number:-1345
Notes:MPSC. 30/1/1886 enlisted in the Yorkshire Regiment, born Huddersfield, Yorkshire, occupation Labourer, later West Yorkshire Regiment. Transferred to MPSC, served India 7.11 years, Gibraltar 1 month, West Africa 2 months, Malta 1 year. 29/1/1907 discharged at Aldershot, time expired, age 39 years, conduct very good, address: Corner of Queens Road and Park Road, Fanrborough, Hampshire. Awarded the Ashanti Star and Mediterranean Medal.
John William Hodgson.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Ashanti Star (London Gazette: WO 100/79 Page: 67 Jan. 17, 1896)
Citation: Awarded as Sgt, West Yorkshire Regiment, No. 1666.
Decoration: Queen's Mediterranean Medal (London Gazette: Page: None)
Citation: Shown on Army Record and discharge certificate but medal roll not found. Given to soldiers guarding Boer prisoners in the Mediterranean.