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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Bowden
Initials:A G
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/6315
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 27/8/1914 to 5/11/1914. Formerly Pte. 1 Devonshire Regt. No. 7391. 14/12/1918 discharged,surplus to military requirements not having suffered impairment since entry into the service. No P/ prefix on medal card No.
Info on pension card: Albert George Bowden. 14/12/18 discharged, born 1884, married, 51 Mansell Street, Port Talbot, South Wales, Pension for old fracture of right leg.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/130 Feb. 3, 1919)
Citation: Badge No. B95508. Enlisted 15/6/1903, discharged 14/12/1918. 392 (xxva) A.O. 29/1919. Age 34years 6months. Served abroad.