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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Birkett
Initials:T V
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/16294
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (3a) Egypt, 14/7/1915. Shown as (2a) Balkans, 4/7/1915 to 1/7/1916 and (1) France, 2/7/1916 to 25/10/1916 on medal roll page B1194. Formerly Gnr. A/60 Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, No. 92806. 2/12/18 Medically Discharged. Home address: 76 Elder Park, Govan, Glasgow.
Info from Pension Index Cards:- 11/MT/1663. 1/MB/6563. Birkett, Thomas Vallance, MG+FP, P/16294, A/L/Cpl, 2/12/18 to discharge, born 1892, married, 76 Eldell Park, Govan, Glasgow, 3/12/18 awarded pension for GSW Eyes, due to, Final Award. Also:- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SECURITY. CLAIMANT. 1/MB/6563. Birkett, Alice Bertha, man's name Birkett Thomas Vallance, DECEASED 26/12/77, MFP, A/LO/Cpl, P/16294, relationship to man Widow.
Thomas Vallance Birkett.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/92 Dec. 15, 1918)
Citation: Badge no. B51377. Enlisted 24/6/1914, Discharge 2/12/1918. KR 392 (xvi) AO VI Sep/1918. Age 26years 6months. Served abroad.