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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Smith
Initials:E
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/9355
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (2a) Balkans, 15/5/1915. Shown as (3) Egypt, 15/6/1915 to 22/10/1916 on medal roll page B643. Formerly Gnr. 13 Division, Royal Field Artillery. No. 92216. Died, pneumonia. He was born, enlisted and resided in Cardiff. Inscription on gravestone: One of the dearest one of the best god grant to him eternal rest. Ever remembered by Polly.
Info from pension card. Particulars of claimant. Miss Polly Williams, guardian of his child. 28 Leopold Street, Cardiff later 241R Llantarman Road, Mynachoy, Cardiff. 9/1/20 awarded 8/- per week.
Info from Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. 31/4/1919 Polly Williams received £10-07-03 and 10/6/1919 £19 war gratuity.
Ernest Smith.
War Office Casualty List, 10/12/1918. Died
Smith 9355. L/Cpl T. (Cardiff).
Casualty Record:
Date of Death:Oct. 24, 1918
Company:MFP
CWGC Link:641917
Cemetery:CREMONA TOWN CEMETERY, ITALY 🇮🇹
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