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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Masshadar
Initials:J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/9171
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 5/10/1914 to 15/3/1915. Formerly Pte. 2 Yorkshire Regt. No. 8155. 14/12/1918 discharged from B Area, Northern Command.
Info from Pension Index Card:- VV50.1216. SB.36, 4/MM/31820. Masshedar, John, MFP, P/9171, L/Cpl, 1/5/18 to discharge, born 1888, married, Veslay Terrace, Seacroft, Leeds, disability GSW left hand, ankylosis ring finger (stiffness), .
John Masshedar.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/119 Jan. 23, 1919)
Citation: Badge No. B87135. Enlisted 29/7/1905, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 31years 5months. Served abroad.