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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Fitzgerald
Initials:P
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/10641
Notes:MMP. Awarded the 1914 Star with clasp and rose (clasp 32015), Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 6/11/1914 to 5/5/15 and 3/8/15.. Born in Stradbally, Co. Waterford, Ireland and served in the Waterford Royal Garrison Artillery, Militia. Enlisted 23/7/06 in the East Lancashire Regiment. No. 9103 age 18.2 years, occupation Farm Labourer. Served home 23/10/06 to 16/11/08, India 17/11/08 to 8/12/11, South Africa 9/12/11 to 28/3/13, A Reserve 29/3/13 to 8/9/14, Mobilised 9/9/14 to 30/10/14, Home 31/10/14 to 4/11/14, BEF 5/11/14 to 5/5/15, home 6/5/15 to 2/8/15, France 3/8/15 to 4/3/18, Home 5/3/18 to 29/2/19, Class Z Reserve 19/3/19. 30/4/17 to MMP, 8 Division, home address: 20 Church Street, Dewsbury, Yorkshire. 17/6/07 14 days detention, 20/1/08 42 days detention. 3/5/15 gun shot wound to shoulder. 16/7/16, 8 Division employed on police patrol duties. 30/7/16 injured when knocked down by a horsed wagon whilst on control duty. 27/2/18 Fractured ankle.
Info from Pension Index Card:- Payment Abroad, Pension Form 26C, Fitzgerald, Patrick, MMP, No. P/10641, SFJ,2508, 4/8/20.
Patrick Fitzgerald.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/199 July 14, 1920)
Citation: Badge No. 486813. Enlisted 23/10/1906, Discharged 22/7/1919. K.R. 392 (xvia). A.O. 29/19. Age 31years. Served abroad.