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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Bowden
Initials:E W
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/16686
Notes:MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (6/2/1918 to 24/3/1918. Formerly Pte. 3 Worcestershire Regiment. No. 52487. 8/7/1919 medically discharged.
Info from pension card: Edward William Bowden. 5/7/19 discharged, born 1897, Homecroft, Oakleigh Road, Barnstaple, Devon. 9/7/19 pension DAH (disorderly action of heart).
Edward William Bowden
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/183 July 16, 1919)
Citation: Badge No. B252945. Enlisted 13/6/1917, Discharged 8/7/1919. K.R. 392 (xvi). A.O. 29/19. Age 22years. Served abroad.