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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Atkin
Initials:J E
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/2352
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 15/12/1915 to 22/6/1917. Discharged Medically Unfit 26/4/1918.
Info from Pension Index Cards:- 4/MA/3475. Atkin, James Edward, MFP, P/2352, A/L/Cpl, 26/4/18 to discharge, born 1889, single, 111 Station Road, South Bank, disability, GSW right forearm, stamped DORMANT. Also:- Atkin, James Edward, MFP. P/2352, 26/4/19 to discharge, 4/MA/3475, 111 Station Road, South Bank, Yorks, Stamp: Ad: 17/4/18 at 27/6 from 27/4/18 to 28/5/18, Chelsea no. VV.50.1160, received 25/4/18.
James Edward Atkin.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/59 April 10, 1918)
Citation: Badge No. 405247. Enlisted 2/11/1915 discharged 26/4/1918. Army order 265 of 1917, Sec B. Age 29years 5months. Served abroad.