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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Bagot
Initials:W
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:780161
Notes:CMP. 9/6/41 enlisted in the Royal Artillery, 27/6/41 transferred to CMP. 22/8/46 to discharge. William Bagot.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 37213 Page: 4060 Aug. 9, 1945)
Citation: North West Europe. Citation for MID: During the period 6 June 44 to 8 May 45 this NCO was the senior L/Cpl of the Pro Sec att to 22 Armd Bde. His work, whether marking the Axis or on traffic control, often under fire, has been of the highest standard. His cheerfulness and devotion to duty under the most trying conditions was undoubtably a great example to all the men of the Coy.APM 7 Armd Div. Maj-Gen L O Lyne Comd 7 Armd Div, Lt-Gen Comd 8 Corps. National Archive WO 373/91.Recommended for a periodical BEM, awarded MID.
Decoration: Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 37521 Page: 1714 April 4, 1946)
Citation: North West Europe.