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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Cotterill
Initials:F W
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/7271
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 3/5/1915 to 1/6/16 and 26/6/17. Formerly Pte. 3 Lancashire Fusiliers. No. 2915. 10/9/18 Medically Discharged no longer physically fit for war service.
Info from pension index card: Frank William Cotterell (as spelt on pension card). 10/9/18 discharged, born 1882, married, 108 Hough Lane, Bury, Lancs. 11/9/18 pension GSW left leg.
Frank William Cotterell.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/78 Sept. 3, 1918)
Citation: Badge No. B1982. Enlisted 31/10/1914, discharged 10/9/1918. KR 392 (xvi), Army Order 265 sec B. Age 36years 0months. Served abroad.