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Corps of Military Police

Soldier Record

Surname:Ablitt
Initials:R J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/8344
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 6/10/1914 to 26/10/1914. Formerly Gnr Royal Field Artillery, No.944. Transferred to MFP 6/3/1917. 16/11/1918 Discharged. Info from Pension Index Cards:- CLAIMANT. MPW5. Ablitt, Emily Jane, man's name Ablitt, Robert John, P/8344, Pte, MFP, relationship to man Widow. 13/10/29. Also:- WIDOW'S PENSION, MPW2. File opened in Region XI 10/10/23. WJF,371, 11/W/11159, Man's name Ablitt, Robert John, P/8344, MFP, Pte, DIED 23/9/23, Widow Ablitt, Emily Jane, 16 Bredfield Street, Woodbridge. Also:- SB.36-W, WIDOWS. W/79/11179. Widow Ablitt, Emily Jane, Husband Ablitt, Robert John, MFP, P/8344, Pte, DIED, 23/9/23, DOB of widow 6/10/85, children 4, 16 Bredfield Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 26/9/23 widow received £1-6-9 + £1-9-6 for children per week.His name is spelt Adlitt on silver war badge card and Ablitt on medal cards and rolls. Robert John Ablitt.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/92 Dec. 15, 1918)
Citation: Badge no. B51373. Enlisted 12/9/1899, Discharge 16/11/1918. KR 392 (xvi) AO VI Sep/1918. Age 38years 1months. Served abroad.