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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Coates
Initials:J H
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/13533
Notes:MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. Formerly Pte. Gloucestershire Regt. No.203458. 30/3/1918 discharged to Army Reserve from HQ Northern Command.
Info from Pension Index Card:- Coates, John Henry Danley, MFP (Gloucester Hussars) 30/4/18 to discharge, 5 Benfall Cottages, Franby Road, Cheltenham, SFJ.678, Stamp: Ad 24/4/18 at £30 gratuity, Chelsea no. VV.50.1223, received 27/4/18.
John Henry Danley Coates.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/106 Jan. 21, 1919)
Citation: Badge No. B83710. Enlisted 10/5/1915, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 28years 9months. Served abroad.