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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Dutton
Initials:O
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:.567
Notes:MFP. 20/9/91 he enlisted in the Royal Berkshire Regiment, born High Wycombe, Bucks, occupation Labourer. Served South Africa 8 months. 15/11/09 discharged time expired at Aldershot, conduct exemplary, age 39 years, served 18.3 years, address: Oakridge Road, High Wycombe, Bucks.
20/8/1891 he enlisted in the Royal Berkshire Regiment No. 2272, age 21.6 years born High Wycombe, next of kin father William of West Wycombe. 9/2/1898 he transferred to MFP, 1/4/1904 Cpl, 21/8/1908 Sgt, 15/11/1909 to discharge time expired after 18 years 8 days. Served home 20/8/1881 to 1/11/1899, South Africa 2/11/18999 to 25/6/1900, Home 26/6/1900 to 15/11/1909 to discharge time expired. 2/5/1906 he married Mina Dougherty, spinster at St Ann's Church Belfast, Ireland.
Owen Dutton.
Same number as Sgt H Brooks, MMP.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: QSA Medal Roll WO 100/234 Page: 202 Oct. 2, 1901)
Citation: Clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith.