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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Lampen
Initials:J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/9804
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 21/4/1915 to 26/5/1915 and 6/3/1916 to 11/8/1916. Formerly Gnr. 4 Northumberland Howitzer Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. No.1333. 25/3/18 medically discharged.
Info from pension card:- 2/ML/1885. Lampen., John, MFP, P/9804, A/L/Cpl, 25/3/18 discharged, 15 Hudson Street, North Shields, Northumberland. Pension for neurasthenia (fatigue, anxiety, listlessness), due to. Also:- Lampen, John, MFP, P/9804, 1333, 636, 25/3/18 to discharge, DEAD 3/1/34, VI.105.2, 11/D.92669, 2/ML/1885, Stamp: Ad 2/4/18 at 27/6 from 26/3/18 to 23/7/18, Chelsea No. VV50.1123, received 12/4/18. Also:- MINISTRY OF PENSIONS. PF23M. Man's name Lampen, John, P/9804, MFP, Dependant Mrs Grace Lampden (mother) 2 Toll Street, North Shields, 2/ML/1885, 25/8/37, 11/D/92669, 26/8/33.
John Lampden.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/58 April 10, 1918)
Citation: Badge No. 405239. Enlisted 6/2/1915 discharged 25/3/1918. Army order 265 of 1917, Sec B. Age 31years 11months. Served abroad.