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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Thomas
Initials:J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/7712
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (2a) Balkans, 25/9/15 to 9/1/16. Formerly Pte 1/1 Welsh Horse, No. 115. 15/9/17 Medically Discharged.
Info from Pension Index Cards:- 5/MT/3476. Thomas John, MFP, P/7712, L/Cpl, 15/9/17 to discharge, born 1871, married, Llangynwyd Village, Bridgend, 16/9/17 pension commenced. disability, Myalgia, C IC to slip, 20/7/27. Also:-Thomas, John, MFP, P/7712, Welsh, 7436, DEAD 19/6/24, 5/MT/3476,15/9/17, Adm 19/9/17 at 27/6 from 16/9/17 to 19/3/18. C110353,
John Thomas.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/34 Oct. 12, 1917)
Citation: Badge No. 261332. Enlisted 18/8/1914, discharged 15/9/1917. Army Order 265 of 1917. Sec D. Age 51 years. Served abroad.