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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Hill
Initials:G
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/8718
Notes:MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 14/5/1917 to 1/12/1917. He enlisted 18/12/93 in the East Surrey Regiment, No. 4639,age 18.1 years, occupation Labourer, 1/3/96 transferred to the 19 Hussars, No. 4414. Served home 18/12/93 to 9/11/94, Malta 10/11/94 to 28/10/95, Home 29/10/95 to 10/11/96, India 11/11/96 to 7/10/99, South Africa 8/10/99 to 10/8/02, Home 11/8/02 to 6/12/02, Army Reserve 7/12/02 to 17/12/05. He re enlisted age 38.1 years, occupation Police Constable, home address: London Road, Westerham, in the MMP 11/12/15, 6/2/18 transferred to MFP at own request. Served in 30 Division. Born Alford Bars, Loxwood, Sussex. 12/5/18 discharged no longer physically fit for war service, debility.
Info from Pension Index Card:- Hill, George, MFP, P/8718, 12/5/18 to discharge, SFJ.747, VI.607.G. East Brook Cottage, Weald, Seven Oaks, Kent, Stamp: Ad 1/5/18 at 27/6 from 13/5/18, to 26/5/18, Chelsea No. VV.50.1266, received 14/5/18.
George Hill.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/61 May 2, 1918)
Citation: Badge No. 387562. Enlisted 21/3/1917 discharged 12/5/1918. Army order 265 of 1917, Sec B. Age 39years 6months. Served abroad. Original badge No. 365452 crossed out and amended with 37862.
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/119 Page: 23 May 12, 1902)
Citation: Clasps: Belfast, Orange Free State, Defence of Ladysmith, Laing's Nek. Awarded as L/Cpl 19 Hussars, No. 4414. Pension record shows slightly wounded Slight Cove Redoubt 20/11/99.
Decoration: King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/305 Page: 343 March 31, 1903)
Citation: Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Awarded as L/Cpl 19 Hussars, No. 4414.