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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Cramphorn
Initials:A
Rank:Corporal
Army Number:431
Notes:MMP. 6/6/1890 he enlisted in the 1 Dragoon Guards, No. 3132, age 21.6 years, occupation Wood Chopper, born New Cross,Greenwich, 21/12/1893 transferred to MMP, 18/11/1904 Cpl, 16/9/1910 Sgt, 23/7/1911 SQMS, 31/3/1913 SSM. 5/6/1914 to discharge time expired. Served home 6/6/1890 to 13/10/1899, South Africa 14/10/1899 to 29/11/1902, Home 30/11/1902 to 17/11/1904, Egypt 18/11/1904 to 20/10/1908, Home 21/10/1908 to 20/3/1912, Egypt 21/3/1912 to 6/2/1914, Home 7/2/1914 to 5/6/1914 to discharge time expired. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 280 of 1/10/1911. 24/11/1925 Died.
Alfred Cramphorn.

Same No. as L/Cpl J Nolan, MFP.

Extract from the Hampshire Post and Southsea Observer 3 November 1911.
Sergeant Cramphorn of the Military Mounted Police, late Royal Dragoons has been promoted to the rank of Sergt. Major and this popular officer has been much congratulated in Camp on his well deserved promotion.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: QSA Medal Roll WO 100/234 Page: 188 July 5, 1901)
Citation: Clasps: Paardeburg, Dreifontein, Johannesburg, Belfast, Cape Colony.
Decoration: King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: KSA Medal Roll WO 100/355 Page: 297 Dec. 23, 1902)
Citation: Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902.