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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Cockings
Initials:J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/76
Notes:MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 29/5/1915. He enlisted in the 6 Dragoon Guards No. 2520 9/8/86. age 21.10 years, occupation labourer, home address: Chadleigh Park, Ivy Bridge, Devon Served Home 9/8/86 to 7/12/86, India 8/12/86 to 20/11/88, Home 21/11/88 to 22/6/00, South Africa 23/6/00 to 17/5/01, Home 18/5/01 to 8/8/02 . He re enlisted 9/9/14 age 48 years in MMP and was discharged 27/5/20. Served Home 9/9/14 to 28/5/15, BEF 29/5/15 to 27/5/20 to discharge. John Cockings.
Info from pension card:- John Cockings. 27/5/20 discharged. Born 1865. Address: Chadleigh Park. Ivybridge, Devon. Awarded pension for debility.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/114 Page: 125 Aug. 14, 1901)
Citation: Clasps: Orange Free State, Transvaal. Awarded as Tpr, 6 Dragoon Guards attached to the Royal Scots Greys and shown on their Medal Roll. Also clasp: South Africa 1901 shown on Royal Scots Greys Medal Roll WO 100/114, page 179, dated 9/3/03.