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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Gomme
Initials:F
Rank:Corporal
Army Number:581
Notes:MFP. 5/12/85 He enlisted in the Oxford Light Infantry, No. 2335, age 18.11 occupation Labourer, born Missenden, Chesham, Bucks, occupation labourer. Formerly Served in the 3 Oxford Light Infantry Militia. 1/10/99 transferred to MFP. 16/6/04 promoted Corporal. Served Home 5/12/85 to 3/1/87, Indian 4/1/87 to 27/12/89, Burma 28/12/89 to 1/12/92, India 2/12/92 to 14/1/97, Home 15/1/97 to 15/10/99, South Africa 16/10/99 to 13/11/02, Home 14/11/02 to 4/12/06 to discharge at Aldershot, time served, age 39 years, served 21 years, conduct exemplary, address: Saunderton Terrace, Princes Risborough, Bucks. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 75 of 1904.
Frederick Gomme.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: QSA Medal Roll WO 100/234 Page: 199 July 5, 1901)
Citation: Clasps: Belmont, Modder River, Dreifontain, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill.
Decoration: King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/355 Page: 303 Dec. 23, 1902)
Citation: Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902.