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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Short
Initials:J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/13294
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 4/10/1915 to 16/3/1917. Formerly Pte. 8 Somerset L I. No. 17610. 14/12/18 Medically discharged.
Info from Pension Index Card:- Short, Joseph, L/Cpl, MFP, P/13294, Somerset L I, 19/9/18 to discharge, 11/M/112598, SFJ.3885, 36 Bayngoryn Road, Six Bells, Abertillery, Mons. Stamp: Ad 9/10/18 at 8/3 from 20/9/18 to 25/3/19, Chelsea no. VV56.1611, received 15/10/18.
Joseph Short.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/127 Jan. 28, 1919)
Citation: Badge No. B92577. Enlisted 31/3/1915, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 30years 10months. Served abroad.