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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Monaghan
Initials:H
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:18932
Notes:MFP. Formerly A/Sgt. RAMC, No. 301150 and later Pte. RAMC, No. 1594. Awarded the DCM (RAMC), 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (3) Egypt, 19/3/1915 to 15/3/1916 and (1) France,16/3/1916 to 9/7/1916 and 3/11/1917. Later A/Sgt.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 31819 Page: 3075 March 11, 1920)
Citation: Awarded whilst serving as Cpl (A/Sgt), 2/3rd (West Riding) Field Ambulance, RAMC, (TF).Citation: During the period July, 1918, to cessation of hostilities in November 1918, and the advance from Bapaume to Maubeuge, During the whole of this period he was the senior Non-commissioned officer in charge of bearers; his sound leadership enabled the evacuation of wounded to be carried out rapidly and successfully under what were frequently very difficult conditions.