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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Thorpe
Initials:W H
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/9903
Notes:MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 2/5/1917 to 4/6/1918. 11/10/1918 Discharged.
Info from Pension Index Cards:- 4/MT/2884. Thorpe, William Henry, MFP, P/9903, A/L/Cpl, 11/10/18 to discharge, born 1878, 17 Briggate, Windmill, Nr Shipley, disability DAH (disorderly action of heart), last entry 16/10/22, disability 20%, 8/- per week + 3/6 for wife and child from 8/11/22 to 6/11/23. Also:- Thorpe, William Henry, MFP, P/9903, West Yorkshire Regt, Lincolnshire Regt, 11/10/18 to discharge, DEAD 25/10/28, 17 Briggate, Windmill, Shipley, Yorks, Stamp: Ad 9/11/18 at 13/9 from 19/10/18 to 14/10/19, Chelsea No. VV50/1705, received 14/11/18.
William Henry Thorpe.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/87 Nov. 8, 1918)
Citation: Badge no. B36570. Enlisted 22/8/1915, Discharge 11/10/1918. KR 392 (xvi) AO VI/1918. Age 40 years 0months. Served abroad.