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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Bettles
Initials:F C
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/410
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 1/11/1914 to 11/11/18. He enlisted 6/5/91 in the East Surrey Regiment, No. 3499, age 18 years, occupation Carman, home address: 41 New Kent Road, London, born in Huntingdon. Served Home 6/5/91 to 22/2/93, Malta 23/2/93 to 28/10/95, Home 29/10/95 to 19/10/98, South Africa 20/10/99 to 9/10/02, Home 10/10/02 to 5/5/03 to discharge. Re enlisted in MFP 26/10/14 age 42/2 years, home address: 78 Graveney Road, Tooting, London. Served home 26/10/14 to 31/10/14, BEF 1/11/14 to 14/3/19, Home 15/3/19 to 13/4/19 to discharge. Frederick Charles Bettles.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/185 Page: 8 Sept. 9, 1901)
Citation: Clasps: Cape Colony, Transvaal, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Laing's Nek. Awarded as Pte. 2 East Surrey Regiment, No. 3499.
Decoration: King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/331 Page: 8 April 22, 1903)
Citation: Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Awarded as Pte. 2 East Surrey Regiment, No. 3499.