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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Selfe
Initials:J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/5707
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 11/3/1915 to 8/3/1917. Formerly Pte. 1 Loyal North Lancashire Regt, No. 4202. 27/11/17 Medically Discharged.
Info from Pension Index Cards:- Selfe, John, MFP, P/5707, 27/11/17 to discharge, 3/MS/6217, 14 Grasmere Street, Bolton, Lancs. Stamp: Ad 21/11/17 at 27/6 from 28/11/17 to 25/12/17 then 5/6 from 26/12/17 to 26/11/18, Chelsea No. 169659/H, received 27/11/17. Also:- 3/MS/6217. Selfe, John, MFP, P/5707, L/Cpl, 27/11/17 to discharge, born 1873, married, 14 Grasmere Street, Bolton, 28/11/17 awarded pension for rheumatism, 205 due to.
John Selfe.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/42 Nov. 22, 1917)
Citation: Badge No. 278598. Enlisted 9/9/1914, discharged 27/11/1917. Army Order 265 of 1917. Sec D. Age 44years 7months. Served abroad.