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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Trigwell
Initials:C H
Rank:Corporal
Army Number:-816
Notes:MFP. From Alton. Later WOII. Same number as Matkin MMP. LG 30101,5326, 29/5/17, Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 30/10/1915. Discharged Class Z reserve 7/6/1919. Enlisted in the Royal Artillery. No. 25276 on 10/1/1898, born Handcross, Chichester, age 18.10 years, occupation Groom. Transferred to MFP. 8/6/1904. Served Home 10/1/1898 to 2/2/1899, India 3/2/1899 to 9/3/1904, Home 10/3/1904 to 29/10/1915, BEF 30/10/1915 to 8/5/1919, Home 9/5/1919 to 7/6/1919 to class Z reserve. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 128 of 1917.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 31132 Page: 1015 Jan. 18, 1919)
Citation: France. Devotion to duty. Cpl (A/CSM).
Decoration: Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 30704 Page: 6178 May 25, 1918)
Citation: France & Flanders.