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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Watts
Initials:T
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/3155
Notes:MMP. From Chertsey. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. Initials H T Watts on medal card. He enlisted in the MMP 30/5/16, age 29 years, occupation Baker, home address: Gagmore Lane, Chertsey, Surrey and later 34 Windsor Street Chertsey and 16 Albion Street, Twickenham. Attested 6/12/15, Army Reserve 7/12/15 to 29/5/16, home 30/5/16 to 15/10/16, Home 18/4/16 to 17/5/19, class Z reserve 18/5/19. 14/11/15 34 Division. Thomas Watts.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 31092 Page: 46 Jan. 1, 1919)
Citation: MMP. Notification of DCM. L/Cpl.
Decoration: Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 31534 Page: 11168 Sept. 3, 1919)
Citation: MMP. DCM Citation.P/3155 LANCE CORPORAL T WATTS34 DIVISION MILITARY MOUNTED POLICEFor consistent devotion to duty during the period 26 February to 16 September, 1918, and particularly at St. Leger during the enemy attack in March, where he did most valuable work in collecting stragglers and assisting wounded, while in charge of three stragglers' posts. The cool courage, judgement, and endurance which he displayed on this and other occasions under heavy shellfire have been most marked.