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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Johnston
Initials:J
Rank:Acting Sergeant
Army Number:P/6865
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 13/8/1914 to 31/10/1914 and 11/8/1915 to 26/9/1915. Formerly A/Sgt. 2 South Lancashire Regiment, No. 7202. Transferred 24/2/1917. Discharged 10/5/1917.
Info from pension index cards:- Joseph Johnson,No. 6865, A/Sgt, MFP, no other details. Also: Johnstone, Joseph, MFP, 6865, 1115.20, 10/12/1920, CPPS, 1/MJ/1365, 6/6/1921, Group 4/2, 55319/4, 22 Alexander Lane, Wishaw.
Joseph Johnston.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/24 July 13, 1917)
Citation: Badge No. 222397. Enlisted 10/9/1903, discharged 10/5/1917, Class P AR. Authority, WO letter 105/gen/2240 DR3 d/- 1/3/1917. Served abroad.