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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Cooke
Initials:A
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/7424
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 9/11/1915 to 21/2/1916. Formerly Pte, 20 Manchester Regt, No. 17051. 20/4/18 medically discharged.
Info from pension index card:- 3/MC/3026. Cooke, Alfred, MFP, P/7424, A/L/Cpl, 20/4/18 discharged, born 1888, married, 148 Buckley Road, Gorton, Manchester. 21/4/18 pension for pulmonary tuberculosis, attr. 100%
Alfred Cooke.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/58 April 10, 1918)
Citation: Badge No. 405232. Enlisted 17/11/1914 discharged 20/4/1918. Army order 265 of 1917, Sec . Age 29years 7months. Served abroad.