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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Buchanan
Initials:H
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/14058
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 12/5/1915 to 4/12/1916. Formerly Gnr. 9 Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, No. 45917. 15/10/18 medically discharged.
Info from pension cards:- Hugh Buchanan. 15/10/18 discharged, born 1880, married, 54 Darley Street, Beswick, Manchester, 16/10/18 awarded a pension for burns. Also:- Buchanan, Hugh, MFP, P/14058, 45917, 15/10/18 to discharge, 54 Darley Street, Beswick, Manchester, 3/MB/3635, APDM.1575, Stamp: Ad 18/11/18 at 5/6 from 16/10/18 to 14/10/19, Chelsea No. VV.50.1729, received 19/11/18.
Hugh Buchanan.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/89 Nov. 8, 1918)
Citation: Badge no. B36909. Enlisted 18/10/1914, Discharge 15/10/1918. KR 392 (xvi) AO VI Sep/1918. Age 39years 0months. Served abroad.