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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Read
Initials:G H
Rank:Sergeant
Army Number:P/4110
Notes:MFP. Served home. 26/10/1915 enlisted 10 (S) Bn Royal West Kent Regiment, No. 900350, later 99 Training Reserve Battalion No. TR/10/40026 born Ramsgate, age 38.10 years, occupation caretaker, address: The Cottage, Count School, Ramsgate. Formerly served in the Royal Marine Light Infantry and 4/5 Royal West Kent Regiment. 5/10/1916 to MFP. 22/9/1916 promoted Sgt. 18/3/1918 discharged no longer physically fit for war service. 15/9/1901 married Sara Elizabeth Legg, St Lawrence Church, Ramsgate.
Info from Pension Index Card:- Read, George Harry, MFP, P/4110, Royal West Kent Regt, 18/3/18 to discharge, SFJ.673, County Schools, Ramsgate. Stamp,Ad 13/3/18 at 27/6 from 19/3/18 to 16/4/18, Chelsea no. VV50.1066, received 18/3/18.
George Harry Read.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/55 March 19, 1918)
Citation: Badge No. 374013. Enlisted 26/10/1915, discharged 18/3/1918. Army Order 265 of 1917. Sec D. Age 41years 3months. Served home.