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Corps of Military Police

Soldier Record

Surname:Tomlinson
Initials:R S
Rank:Corporal
Army Number:24865071
Notes:RMP.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service (London Gazette: 54393 Page: 6546 May 10, 1996)
Citation: Northern Ireland, 1/4/1995 - 30/9/1995. Awarded for his part in coming to the aid of a wounded RUC Constable and organising his casualty evacuation after the IRA brought down a Army Lynx helicopter (ZD275) on the 20/3/94 at Crossmaglen Army Base with a home made mortar bomb. Cpl W Cookson RLC was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in the same incident.