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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Taylor
Initials:J
Rank:Corporal
Army Number:89
Notes:MMP. He enlisted in the Royal Horse Artillery, born Corfu, occupation none, transferred to MMP No. 89. Served Egypt 5.4 years, 27/12/1887 to discharge at Gosport came from Cairo Egypt, conduct Good, address: London. 7/6/1908 he died at Poplar, London.
1/3/1869 he enlisted as a Trumpeter in the Royal Artillery, No. 27189, born Corfu, Ionian Islands, age 14 years, occupation none. 1/3/1880 transferred to MMP, 1/1/1884 Cpl, 27/12/1887 to discharge after 18 years. Served Home 1/3/1869 to 19/8/1882, Egypt 17/8/1882 to 7/12/1887, Home 8/12/1887 to 27/12/1887 to discharge. 26/5/1883 he married Philomena Maureen Mauacioni (Italian subject) at the British Consulate, Cairo.
James Taylor.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (London Gazette: Egyptian Campaign 1882 WO 100/60 Page: 198 Oct. 1, 1882)
Citation: Clasp: Tel-El-Kebir. Remarks: now with military police Egypt.
Decoration: Khedive's Star 1882-1891 (London Gazette: Egyptian Campaign 1882 WO 100/60 Page: 217 March 28, 1882)
Citation: Remarks: MM Police Cairo. Rank Pte.