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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Bishop
Initials:T L
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/279
Notes:MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 21/12/1914. Born Newport Hampshire, enlisted in MMP 13/9/14 age 38 years 21 days, occupation Grocer. Formerly served 7 years 311 days in the Royal Field Artillery, No. 18894 from 24/2/97 to 23/12/13. Served home 24/2/97 to 13/11/99, South Africa 14/11/99 to 14/12/00, Home 15/12/00 to 23/12/01, Egypt 24/12/01 to 22/10/14, Home 23/10/04 to 23/12/13. Served home 13/10/14 to 20/12/14, BEF 21/12/14 to 1/1/19, Salonika 2/1/16 to -, En Route - 26/3/18, Home 27/3/18 to 9/9/18, BEF 10/9/18 to 18/12/19, home 19/12/19 to 27/3/20 discharged no longer physically fit for war service. Para (xvi) KR. He has two home addresses: Manor Cottage, Welton, Isle of Wight and Rosey Lea, Castle Street, Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight. Thomas Lovell Bishop.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/148 Page: 100 Jan. 3, 1905)
Citation: Clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal. Awarded serving as a Driver in the Royal Field Artillery. No. 18894.