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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Crossley
Initials:J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/6961
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 4/10/1914 to 13/5/1915. Formerly Cpl. 1 Royal Welsh Fusiliers. No. 10577. Shown as Cpl on medal card. 24/2/1917 transferred to MFP. 14/12/1918 Discharged, surplus to military requirements having suffered impairment since entry into the service.
Info from pension card:- SB36. 5/MC/4202. Crossley, John, MFP, P/6961, L/Cpl, 16/9/18 discharged, born 1891, single, 65 Union Lane, Wrexham. 17/9/18 pension for GSW right hip, due to. Also:- Crossley, John, MFP, P/6961, RWF, 16/8/18 to discharge, 5/MC/4202, SFJ.1098, 65 Union Lane, Wrexham. Stamp: Ad 2/10/18 at £42-10-00 gratuity, Chelsea No. VV50.1589. received 30/9/18.
John Crossley.,
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/106 Jan. 21, 1919)
Citation: Badge No. B83712. Enlisted 29/3/1911, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 27years 3months. Served abroad.