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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Watts
Initials:H
Rank:L/Cpl A/Cpl
Army Number:P/1062
Notes:MMP. 4 TC Sqn 48 Division. From Dovercourt, Essex. Later Sgt. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 27/5/1915. Later served in Metropolitan Police.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 30450 Page: 64 Jan. 1, 1918)
Citation: MMP. 4 TC Sqn . Notification of DCM.
Decoration: Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 30636 Page: 4689 April 17, 1918)
Citation: MMP. 4 TC Sqn 48 Division. From Dovercourt, Essex. DCM Citation.P/1062 LANCE CORPORAL (ACTING SGT) H WATTS48 DIVISION MILITARY MOUNTED POLICETRAFFIC CONTROL SQUADRONFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in organising and maintaining traffic in forward areas. He was always to be found where the shelling was worst, and by his courage, coolness, and personal example he inspired confidence in others.