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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Mackervoy
Initials:T
Rank:Sergeant
Army Number:291
Notes:MFP. Enlisted 1882 in the 1 Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, No. 61, born Leeds, Yorkshire, occupation Labourer. Served India 4.10 years, South Africa 3.1 years. 17/4/1889 transferred to MFP, No. 291. 6/1/03 to discharge at Aldershot, time served, age 40 years, served 21 years, address: 8 Eastern Terrace, South Farnborough, Hampshire., 10/2/1923 Died Grand Lodge, Staff College, Camberley. Suffered from Nephritis (inflamed kidneys).
Thomas Mackervoy.

He has the same No. as L/Cpl E J Swinburn. MMP.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: QSA Medal Roll WO 100/234 Page: 200 July 5, 1901)
Citation: Clasps: Cape Colony, Transvaal, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith.
Decoration: King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/355 Page: 305 Dec. 23, 1902)
Citation: Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902.
Decoration: Indian General Service Medal 1895-1902 (London Gazette: WO 100/70 Page: 141 May 23, 1888)
Citation: Clasp: Burma 1885 - 1887, awarded as L/Cpl, 1 KOYLI No. 61. Also awarded further Clasp Burma 1887 - 1889, awarded as L/Cpl 1 KOYLI, No. 61, remarks, MMP 17/4/1889 on WO 100/73, page 302, dated 8/3/1890.