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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Talbot
Initials:J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:1985015
Notes:CMP. Formerly Royal Engineers. 7/12/40 Transferred to CMP. 16/1/42 Discharged to Commission. London Gazette 35458, page 765, 17/2/45. General List. The undermentioned to be 2/Lt's: 1985015 James Talbot (224053). From General List to Royal Engineers, War Subs. Lt. 1/11/42.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Member of the British Empire (London Gazette: 35984 Page: 1807 April 20, 1943)
Citation: The King has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointment to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of gallant conduct in carrying out hazardous work in a very brave manner: to be an Additional Member of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order: Lieutenant James Talbot (224053), Corps of Royal Engineers (Orrell, Lancashire).