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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:O'Brien
Initials:H J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/13175
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 8/7/1915 to 9/2/1916. Formerly Dvr. 71 Brigade,Royal Field Artillery. No. 22055. 20/5/18 medically discharged.
Info from pension index card:- O'Brien, Harry John, 20/5/18 discharged, born 1895, single, Drill Hall, Barrack Road, Newcastle. 21/5/19 pension for GSW head. Also:- O'Brien, J, MFP, P/13175, Dis to date from 20/5/18, Memo from RO, VI.111.3, Drill Hall, Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne. Stamp: Ad 8/5/18 at 27/6 from 21/5/18 to 18/6/18, Chelsea no. Vv50.1287, Received 27/5/18.
Harry John O'Brien.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/61 May 2, 1918)
Citation: Badge No. 365461. Enlisted 4/9/1914 discharged 20/5/1918. Army order 265 of 1917, Sec B. Age 22years 6months. Served abroad.