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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Atkins
Initials:J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/8531
Notes:MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 4/10/1915 to 14/9/16 and 26/8/17. Formerly Pte. 7 East Surrey Regt. No. G/3/10253. 4/12/18 discharged medically unfit
Info from Pension Index Cards:- Atkins, James, MMP, P/8531, RGA, 55145, East Surrey Regt, 10253, Essex Regt, 40113, 4/12/18 to discharge, 11/M/10287, 2/4/W.6.6d.1,66 Glencoe Road, Chatham, Kent. Stamp: Ad 24/12/18 at 8/3 from 5/12/18 to 9/12/18, Chelsea no. VV50.1855, received 27/12/18. Also:- Atkins, James, 3 Scotts Terrace, Dale Street, Chatham, MMP, P/8531, L/Cpl, 16/12/21.
James Atkins.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/98 Jan. 7, 1919)
Citation: Badge No. B72212. Enlisted 28/11/1914, discharged 4/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvi) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 34 years 4 months. Served abroad.