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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Hornsby
Initials:T W
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/1628
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (3) Egypt, 10/7/1915. Corps Order 24/7/1917. Proceeded to Southampton on the 22/7/1917 for embarkation to Salonica to rejoin Ex Force, off Furlough. 14/12/1918 discharged, surplus to military requirements having suffered impairment since entry into the service.
Info from Pension Index Cards:- Hornsby, Thomas Walton, MFP, P/1628, 3/5/18 to discharge, 2/MH/5939, 1 Branly Cottages, Lead Gate, Co. Durham, Stamp: Ad 24/4/18 at 26/6 from 4/5/18 to 4/6/18, Chelsea No. VV50.1240, received 29/4/18. Also:- 2/MH/5939. Hornsby, Thomas W, MFP, P/1628, L/Cpl, 3/5/18 to discharge, born 1896, 1 Branley Cottages, Leadgate, Co. Durham, disability Malaria, due to.
Thomas William Hornsby.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/104 Jan. 21, 1919)
Citation: Badge No. B78202. Enlisted 17/6/1915, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 23years 0months. Served abroad.