The badge of the Royal Military Police

Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Large
Initials:J W
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:.571
Notes:MFP. Same number as SSM W Reading, MMP. Died. Not shown on Boer War Casualty Roll.

Corps of Military Police - At St George's Garrison Church, Aldershot, on Sunday, a memorial was unveiled by Major General H M Lawson, CB and dedicated by the Chaplain-General. The memorial consists of a stained glass window depicting Christ carrying the cross, and is inscribed: To the glory of God and in memory of Lance Corporal's Winn, Wetherly, and Spicer, Military Mounted Police and Carey, Large Roads and Burton, Military Foot Police, who lost their lives in the South African War, 1899-1902, this memorial was erected by their comrades of the corps past and present.
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, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith. Roll annotated: Issue authorised on roll of 10th Bde Staff 62/Staff/610. Also Died 11/4/1900. Not shown in Boer War Casualty List.
Casualty Record:
Date of Death:April 11, 1900
Company:MFP
CWGC Link:90909
Cemetery:ELANDSLAAGE, , SOUTH AFRICA πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦
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