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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Butler
Initials:L J H
Rank:Warrant Officer I
Army Number:406076
Notes:CMP. MPSC. Formerly Cavalry of the Line (Dragoons), later transferred to CMP. 12/12/46 discharged (discharge book 1). Served: Aldershot 1940, Stakehill, Northallerton, Fort Darland, Gibraltar, Malaya, Egypt, Carrickfergus,, Greece, Colchester, Kure Japan, Hong Kong. 8/1953 serving in 51 MP & DB Fanara, MELF, A/WOI. Discharged to Commission. London Gazette 40415, page 1156, dated 25/2/55. General List, Regular Army, Short Service Commission. The undermentioned 2/Lt's to be Lt's on the date shown:L J H Butler (440430) 24/1/55. 406076 WOI Lewis James Henry Butler (440420) to be 2/Lt, 24/1/55.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 40901 Page: 5835 Oct. 16, 1956)
Citation: The following Officers are awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Military, without gratuity).General List Lt. (now T.Capt) L J H Butler (4404340) 24/1/55.