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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Chapman
Initials:J J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/3698
Notes:MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 21/4/1917. First served abroad (1) France 17/8/1916. He enlisted 8/12/1915 age 23.8 years, occupation Police Constable, Home Address: Elm View, Slabbing, Chelmsford and 1 Kenilworth Avenue, Walthamstowe, born Saffron Walden, Essex. Formerly served in the 3 Essex Regiment, No. 1779, discharged by purchase 2/5/1915. Served Home 8/12/1915, Army Reserve, 9/12/1915 to 16/8/1916, Home 17/8/1916 to 20/4/1917, BEF 21/4/1917 to 18/10/1919, Home 19/10/1919 to 16/11/1919 to class Z reserve. 27/4/1917 Etaples, 28/8/1917 Ypres, 28/9/1917 2 Army, 21/9/19 4 Army. John Jennings Chapman.