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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Oakley
Initials:J J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/4900
Notes:MMP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) 26/8/14 to 15/4/17. 11/6/1908 enlisted in the RMLI No. 15295, age 17.7 years, occupation labourer in Iron Foundry. Served in France with Royal Marine Brigade. Record sheet damaged.
Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. 14/4/1918 discharged Insane. 13/5/1919 his estate valued at 07-07d + £58-02-06 + 11-02d.
Info from Pension Index Cards:- Oakley, L/Cpl, Joseph, MMP P/4900. Stop Card see Joshua Joseph, 6/MO/1164. Also:- Treatment Div. Oakley, Joshua Joseph, MMP, P/4900, 4/4/18 to discharge, 6/MP/1164, VI409.1. Stamp: Ad 3/4/18 at 27/6 from 5/4/18 to 22/10/18, Chelsea No. VV50.1112, received 15/4/18. Also:- 6/MO/1164. Oakley, Joseph, MMP, P/4900, L/Cpl, Holly Hall, Nr Dudley, OK 27/8/30.
Joshua Joseph Oakley.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/57 March 21, 1918)
Citation: Badge No. 375661. Enlisted 11/6/1908 discharged 4/4/1918. Army order 265 of 1917, Sec B. Age 27 years 6months. Served abroad.