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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Cowell
Initials:W
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/1580
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France 24/7/1915 to 19/8/1916. 13/4/1917 discharged no longer physically fit for war service.
Info from Pension Index Cards:- Cowell, William, MFP, P/1580, 13/4/17 to discharge, DEAD 20/7/75, Sl Nol. 12.1/2.522.2, Stamp: Ad 11/4/17 at 13/9, from 14/4/17 to 16/10/17 Chelsea No. 18326H, received 17/4/17. 3/MC/2203. Also:- 3/MC/2203. Cowell, William, MFP, P/1580, L/Cpl, 13/4/17 to discharge, born 1889, single, 19 Station Road, Abbey Village, Chorley, 14/4/17 he was awarded a pension for Thrombosis Femeral Vein, (clot in long vein of thigh) 50% attr.
William Cowell.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/16 April 24, 1917)
Citation: Badge No.171613. Enlisted 14/6/1915, discharged 13/4/1917, sickness para 392 (xvi) no longer physically fit for War Service. Served abroad.