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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Brasnett
Initials:R O
Rank:Sergeant
Army Number:2558
Notes:MPSC. Awarded the 1914 Star with clasp (2/177) and rose, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 16/8/14. Formerly L/Cpl Norfolk Regiment, No. 8081 and later MPSC, No. 2258. Note on medal card: Application for replacement of DCM forwarded by Commandant Detention Barracks, York Castle, 11/10/23.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 29074 Page: 1702 Feb. 15, 1915)
Citation: Notification of Award. No. 8081 L/Cpl Brasnett R O, 1 Norfolk Regiment.
Decoration: Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 29117 Page: 3192 April 1, 1915)
Citation: Citation: 8081 L/Cpl Brasnett R O, 1 Norfolk Regiment.For gallant conduct on 25/10/14 in conveying and urgent message under heavy shell fire. He was blown off his bicycle by shell concussion, but succeeded in completing the duty.