CORPS OF MILITARY POLICE
WHO DIED
IN THE
NORMANDY CAMPAIGN
6 JUNE - 31 AUGUST 1944
AND FRANCE 1944 - 1945
4th Edition
Compiled by
MR B L MORRIS
corpsofmilitarypolice.org
CRAKEHALL
LIST OF WAR CEMETERIES
BAYEUX WAR CEMETERY & MEMORIAL PAGES 1 - 9
LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES PAGES 11 -14
HERMANVILLE WAR CEMETERY PAGES 15 - 19
RANVILLE WAR CEMETERY & CHURCHYARD PAGES 20 - 24
BANNEVILLE-LA-CAMPAGNE WAR CEMETERY PAGES 25 - 26
BRANVILLE CHURCH YARD, VILLERS-SUR-MER PAGE 27
ST MANVIEU WAR CEMETERY, CHEUX PAGES 28 - 29
BROUAY WAR CEMETERY PAGES 30 - 34
JERUSALEM WAR CEMETERY, CHOUAIN PAGES 35 - 36
TILLY-SUR-SEULLES WAR CEMETERY PAGE 37
HOTTOT-LE-BAGUES WAR CEMETERY PAGE 38
ST CHARLES-DE-PERCY WAR CEMETERY PAGES 39 - 40
PHOTOGRAPHS & LEAFLET PAGES 41 - 42
FAUBOURGE D'AMIENS ARRAS PAGE 43 - 44
LILLE SOUTHERN CEMETERY PAGE 45
LONGUENESSE ST OMER SOUVENIR CEMETERY PAGE 46 - 48
CMP UNITS WHO TOOK PART IN THE NORMANDY CAMPAIGN PAGES 49 -52
3 DIVISION PRO COY LOAD LIST AND LANDING TABLE PAGES 50 - 52
NORMANDY MILITARY MEDAL AWARDS FOR NORMANDY PAGES 53 - 64
NORMANDY PHOTOGRAPHS PAGES 65 - 67
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Army Roll of Honour 1939 - 1945 CD Naval & Military Press
History of the Royal Corps of Military Police by Major S F Crozier MBE
Cairo to the Baltic by Jonathan May
RMP Corp Journal
Corps of Military Police Index of Casualties by B L Morris
RMP Corps Museum
Maj R A J Tyler MBE Card Index
Maps Michelin France 1/2000 000e 1cm + 2km
ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY OF 21 ARMY GROUP 6 JUNE 44 - 8 MAY 45
PHASE II 26 JULY 44 - 26 SEPT 44
BAYEUX WAR CEMETERY
CALVADOS
FRANCE
Bayeux was the first French town of importance to be liberated by the Allies in June 1944. It lies 24 kilometres north-west of Caen and the British War Cemetery is situated in the South Western outskirts of the town, on the by-pass which is named Rue de Fabian Ware (the founder of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission) near the Bayeux War Museum. The cemetery contains over 4,000 casualties from the Normandy battles. Opposite the cemetery, on the other side of the road stands the Bayeux Memorial to the Missing. A bronze plaque commemorating the role of the Corps of Military Police in the Normandy Invasion from June to August 1944 was unveiled on the 23rd May 2002 in the grounds of the Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy in Bayeux.
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MAP SHOWING LOCATION OF BAYEUX WAR CEMETERY
On the left of this picture a CMP L/Cpl motorcyclist in La Brech on D-Day. He would be from 241 or 245 Beach Provost Companies who landed on Sword Beach.
HENRY WILLIAM ADAMS
Sergeant
7689899
15 (Scottish) Division Provost Company CMP
who died on
Sunday, 16th July 1944. Age 37
Son of Frank and Bertha Adams; husband of Jessie Adams, of Walthamstow, Essex.
He was born in London EC and resided in Southampton. Killed by enemy action on the same day as LCpl's Mulcahy and Harrison. War Diary WO171/476.
He is buried in Plot XXVI. B . 2.
Inscription on gravestone
Farewell dear husband and father
Let's hope to meet in heaven above
15 Division landed in Normandy on the 15th June 1944.
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RONALD HERBERT AGER
Lance Corporal
5051053
243 HQ Provost Company CMP
who died on
Tuesday, 13th June 1944. Age 25
Son of George Joseph and Harriet Ager; husband of Gladys Hilda Ager, of Leek Staffs.
He was born and resided in Staffordshire and formerly served in the North Staffordshire Regiment. Number shown in Roll of Honour 1939-45 as 5051058. Killed on a motorcycle with L/Cpl Rodley 18 DLI 36 Beach brick when in collision with a DUKW from 705 GT Coy RASC at 02.15hrs. War Diary WO171/3388.
He is buried in Plot X. G. 12.
Inscription on gravestone
Forever remembered by his loving wife
Hilda, Dad and Sister
Part of 10 Beach Group, 50 Division, Gold Beach.
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GEORGE DOUGLAS BROOKS
Private
5827077
16 Traffic Control Company CMP
who died on
Friday, 4th August 1944. Age 24
Son of William Henry James Brooks and Mary Jane Brooks; husband of Iris Marjory Brooks,
of Newmarket, Suffolk. He was born and resided in Suffolk and formerly served
in the Suffolk Regiment. Enemy aircraft dropped bombs on unit location after being caught in heavy AA barrage, 4 or's killed Fincham, McGowan, Ward, 24 wounded mostly by blast. War Diary WO171/3357
He is buried in plot I. D. 13.
Inscription on gravestone
Deep in our hearts a memory is kept
Of one we loved dearly
Part of 2nd Army 21st Army Group.
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PERCY LEONARD COBBOLD
Lance Corporal
14378733
242 HQ Provost Company CMP
who died on
Tuesday, 6th June 1944. Age 35
Son of Charles William and Lizzie Cobbold, of Broadwater, Worthing; husband of
Eveline Rebecca Mary Cobbold of Worthing, Sussex.
He was born and resided in Sussex . Lance Corporal Cobbold was killed leaving a Landing Craft Assault. War Diary WO171/3387.
He is buried in plot XIV. C. 5.
Inscription on gravestone
He paid the price
Because he loved us so
Greater love hath no man than this.
Part of 7 Beach Group, 3 Canadian Division Juno Beach
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OLIVER ARTHUR FINCHAM
Private
5778326
16 Traffic Control Company CMP
who died on
Friday, 4th August 1944. Age 28
He was born in Norwich and resided in Norfolk and had formerly served with
The Royal Norfolk Regiment. Enemy aircraft dropped bombs on unit location after being caught in heavy AA barrage, 4 or's killed Brooks, McGowan, Ward, 24 wounded mostly by blast. War Diary WO171/3357
He is buried in plot II. K. 5.
No inscription on gravestone.
Unit part of 2nd Army 21 Army Group
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CECIL REGINALD GILLINGHAM
Private
5727075
603 Vulnerable Points Company CMP
who died on
Sunday, 20th August 1944. Age 23
Son of Nancy Gillingham; adopted son of Charles and Rachel Aldridge of Parkstone, Dorset.
He was born in Bournemouth and resided in Dorset and had formerly served
In the Dorsetshire Regiment. Accidentally killed while acting as an escort to POW's. War Diary WO171/3395
He is buried in plot II. H. 10.
Unit landed in Normandy on the 11th June 1944. Unit shown as 603 Pro Coy in CWGC register.
No inscription on gravestone.
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LEONARD WILLIAM GREEN
Corporal
7684823
50 (Northumbrian) Division Provost Company CMP
who died on
Tuesday, 6th June 1944. Age 27
Son of Leonard William and Eliza Green; husband of Nora M Green of Hull.
He was born and resided in Hull.
Named on the Memorial to the missing panel 18. Column 3.
Landed 6th June 1944 on Gold Beach. Wet landing 5 casualties. War Diary WO171/525
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EDWIN HARRINGTON
Private
5679054
74 Traffic Control Company CMP
who died on
Tuesday, 22nd August 1944. Age 31.
Son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Harrington, of Twickenham, Middlesex.
He was born in London W and resided in Middlesex and had formerly served
in the Somerset Light Infantry.
He is buried in plot II. H. 23.
No inscription on gravestone
Unit part of 21 Army Group, 3 Canadian Division.
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JAMES McGOWAN
Private
3390419
16 Traffic Control Company CMP
who died on
Friday, 4th August 1944.
Husband of Cherie (Edith) McGowan, of Rochdale, Lancashire. He was born and resided
in Rochdale and had formerly served in the East Lancashire Regiment. Enemy aircraft dropped bombs on unit location after being caught in heavy AA barrage, 4 or's killed Brooks, Fincham, Ward, 24 wounded mostly by blast. War Diary WO171/3357
He is buried in plot I. C. 13.
Inscription on gravestone
Jesus open wide thy arms
And let him rest therein
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CHARLES RICHARDSON
Private
6406482
604 Vulnerable Points Company CMP
who died on
Friday, 30th June 1944. Age 31
Son of Charles Henry and Rebecca Richardson; husband of Queenie Ivy Richardson
of Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.
He was born and resided in Essex. His rank is shown as CQMS in Army Roll of Honour 1939-45. Admitted to hospital at Reviers after a motorcycle accident 28/6/44 died of injuries. War Diary WO 171/3395.
He is buried in plot III. H. 14.
Inscription on gravestone
In ever loving memory
He gave his tomorrow
For our today.
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JAMES ALBERT SMITH
Lance Corporal
5832248
242 HQ Provost Company CMP
who died on
Sunday, 18th June 1944. Age 31
Son of George William and Mary Ann Smith; husband of Elsie May Smith of Thorney, Cambridgeshire. He was born and resided in Cambridgeshire and formerly served
in the Suffolk Regiment.
He is buried in plot XIV. C. 10.
Inscription on gravestone
In loving memory of my dear husband
In the midst of life we are in death
Unit landed 6 June 1944 part of 7 Beach Group, 3 Canadian Division, Juno Beach.
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CAREY TOMLINSON
Lance Corporal
4209439
Guards Armoured Division Provost Company CMP
who died on
Monday, 17th July 1944. Age 27
Son of Mr and Mrs W. Tomlinson, of Waterfoot, Lancashire; husband of Winifred Tomlinson
of Chertsey, Surrey. He was born in Lancashire and
resided in Manchester and had formerly served in the Royal Welch Fusiliers. Killed whilst riding a motorcycle. War Diary WO171/390.
He is buried in plot XXI. A. 2.
Inscription on gravestone
O may the human race
God's message soon embrace
God's will to man
Division arrived in Normandy on the 27th June 1944.
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JOHN FRANCIS WARD
Private
6287950
16 Traffic Control Company CMP
who died on
Friday, 4th August 1944. Age 23
Born and resided in London SE and formerly served in the Buffs Regt. Enemy aircraft dropped bombs on unit location after being caught in heavy AA barrage, 4 or's killed Brooks, Fincham, McGowan, Ward, 24 wounded mostly by blast. War Diary WO171/3357
Buried in plot II. K.
No inscription on gravestone.
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STANLEY RONALD WARD
Lance Corporal
833462
53 (Welch) Division Provost Company CMP
who died on
Friday, 21st July 1944. Age 30
Born in Surrey and resided in Middlesex and had formerly served in the Royal Artillery. LCpl's Benjafield, Church, Greenstreet, Harris, Hawkins, Hassard and Penson of this unit all died on the same day and are buried in Brouay Churchyard. War Diary WO 171/569.
He is buried in plot I. F. 17.
No inscription on gravestone
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JOHN WILLIAM WHITE
Lance Corporal
5722077
43 (Wessex) Division Provost Company CMP
who died on
Tuesday, 4th July 1944. Age 38
Son of Stephen and Nellie White; husband of Elsie May White, of Yatton Keynell, Wiltshire.
Born inGloucester, resided in Wiltshire and had formerly served in the Dorsetshire Regiment. Wounded near Putot en Bessin 1 July died of wounds. War Diary WO170/497
Buried in plot XXII. E. 1.
Inscription on gravestone
We never saw him die
We only know he passed away
And could not say goodbye
Unit shown as 44 Div Pro Coy in CWGC entry. This unit served in North Africa.
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NORMANDY BEACH-HEAD
LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY
DOUVRES
CALVADOS FRANCE
Take the main road northwards from Caen, the D7 to Langrune-sur-Mer. After about 12 kilometres, the War Cemetery will be found on the right of the road, a few hundred metres before reaching La Delivrande Crossroads and with its twin-spired church.
Douvres-la-Delivrande was on the route from the landing beaches to Caen, and was the site of a particularly stubbornly defended German strong-point in June 1944. The first burials in the cemetery were made on the day of the Allied landings in Normandy, 6th June 1944. Others were brought in later from the battlefields between the coast and Caen. There are now over 900, 1939-45 war casualties commemorated on this site. Of these, over 50 are unidentified and 25 special memorials have been erected bearing the inscription "Buried near this spot".
MAP SHOWING LOCATION OF LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES
ALBERT THOMAS BAILEY
Lance Corporal
6353238
7 Armoured Division Provost Company CMP
attached 22 Armoured Brigade
who died on
Tuesday, 18th July 1944. Age 33
Son of Albert George and Eliza Bailey; husband of May Lillian Bailey, of Anley, Yorkshire.
Born and resided in London SE and formerly served in the Royal West Kent Regiment. Killed in action by enemy shelling. War Diary WO171/454.
Buried in plot VII. H. 3.
Inscription on gravestone
Proud and happy memories
Of a dear husband & father
So dearly loved.
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ARCHIBALD DRUMMOND
Lance Corporal
3325850
6 Airborne Division Provost Company CMP
who died on
Thursday, 20th July 1944. Age 31
Son of David Ross Drummond and Jeanie Paterson Drummond, of Glasgow; husband of Dorothy Drummond, of Mount Florida, Glasgow.
Born and resided in Glasgow and had formerly served in the Highland Light Infantry.
Buried in plot VI. A. 8.
inscription on gravestone
Dearly beloved husband of Dorothy Scott
Mount Florida, Glasgow S2
Gravestone marked Airborne which would indicate 6 Airborne Division Pro Coy CMP. No record in War Diary WO 171/436.
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ROBERT WILLIAM FRANCIS
Lance Corporal
6404823
3 Division Provost Company CMP
who died on
Saturday, 8th July 1944. Age 24
Son of Clarence Henry and Minnie Lydia Francis; husband of Doris Francis of Chingford, Essex. He was born and resided in London E and formerly served in the Royal Sussex Regiment. 0400hrs killed by shrapnel whilst on Brigade security. War Diary WO171/423.
He is buried in plot I. B. 7.
Inscription on gravestone
God took our loved one from our home
Never from our hearts
Doris & Norma.
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DAVID JOHN MILEHAM
Private
1776128
705th HQ Provost Company CMP
who died on
Wednesday, 7th February 1945. Age 32
Son of Joseph and Sarah Ann Mileham; husband of Louisa Rose Mileham, of Carshalton, Surrey
He was born in London SW and resided in Surrey he formerly served in the Royal Artillery. He died after the Normandy Campaign. 7th Feb 1944 Ouistreham Detachment 1776128 Pte D J Mileham patrolling lock tripped on iron handgrip wearing greatcoat etc, Sten gun slung across back sank and trapped in mud 05.45hrs. Body finally retrieved 08.00hrs. Non swimmer, no evidence of foul play. 8th Feb buried in La Delivrande plot 5 row E. (War Diary WO 171/7857.
He is buried in Plot V. E. 9.
Inscription on gravestone
A voice we loved is stilled
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
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GUY LEWIS WILSON
LIEUTENANT
219101
ROYAL FUSILIERS (CITY OF LONDON REGT.)
ATTACHED AS 2 I/C 3 DIVISION PROVOST COMPANY CMP
who died on
Wednesday, 21st June 1944. Age 32.
Son of Edward Lewis Wilson and Dorothy Wilson; husband of Elizabeth Wilson, of Wandsworth Common, London. He was born in Essex and resided in London SW. He was killed by shell splinters south of Cazelle. War Diary WO171/423 and 167.
He is buried in plot VIII. I. C.
Inscription on gravestone
Loving memory of my husband, died for his country, sweet Jesus, have mercy on his soul.
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HERMANVILLE WAR CEMETERY
CALVADOS
FRANCE
Hermanville-sur-Mer lies 13 kilometres north of Caen on the road to Lion- sur-Mer on the D60. To reach the War Cemetery go northwards right through Hermanville; after leaving the Mairie (Town Hall) on your left, turn right. The gates to the War Cemetery will be found after 300 metres.
Hermanville Beach (Sword Beach) was the eastern flank of the disembarkation of the British Army in June 1944. There are now over 1,000 1939-45 war casualties commemorated in this site.
MAP SHOWING LOCATION OF HERMANVILLE WAR CEMETERY
MATTHEW BELL
Private
3778258
5th Bn King's Regiment attached 241 Provost Company CMP
who died on
25th June 1944. Age 30
Son of George and Mary Bell; husband of Lydia Mary Bell, of Wallasey, Cheshire. 5th King's part of 5 & 6 Beach Group Pte Bell was attached to 241 Pro Coy and was killed on traffic duty. War Diary WO171/3386.
He is buried in Plot 1. P. 5.
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WALTER ROBSON DAWSON
Lance Corporal
4277714
245 HQ Provost Company CMP
who died on
Saturday, 10th June 1944. Age 33
He was born and resided in Northumberland and formerly served in the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed by bombs. War Diary WO171/3390.
He is buried in Plot 3. B. 8.
No inscription on gravestone.
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GEORGE CHARLES HILLIARD
Lance Corporal
1790200
241 HQ Provost Company CMP
who died on
Tuesday, 6th June 1944. Age 23
Son of Horace and Elizabeth Hilliard of Hoxton, London. Born in London E and
Resided London N and had formerly served in the Royal Artillery. Cpl Tweedale killed
on the same day in the same unit. War Diary WO171/3386.
Buried in plot 1. F. 9.
Elements of unit landed at 0725 6 June 1944 between Ouisterham and Luc-sur-Mer
(5 Beach Group 101 Beach Sub Area) Sword Beach (Queen).
No inscription on gravestone.
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HENRY KENNY
Lance Corporal
7692010
245 HQ Provost Company CMP
who died on
Tuesday, 11th July 1944. Age 33
Son of William and Mary Kenny; husband of Ethel Kenny, of Leeds Yorkshire. He was born and resided in Leeds. Killed by shellfire in Caen. War diary WO171/3390.
Buried in plot 2. C. 2.
Inscription on gravestone
But when the summer day was passed
He looked at heaven and smiled at last
245 Pro Coy landed 6 June 1944 part of 6 Beach Group 101 Beach Sub Area.
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ERNEST WILLIAM SCHAFER
7687570
245 HQ Provost Company CMP
who died on
Thursday, 8th June 1944. Age 30
Son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Godfrey Schafer; husband of Grace Violet Schafer, of Islington, London. He was born and resided in London N. Killed by butterfly bombs with L/Cpl Thompson of the same unit. War Diary WO171/3390.
Buried in plot 1. H. 14.
Inscription on gravestone
My whole heart rises up
To bless thy name
In pride and thankfulness.
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JOHN THOMPSON
Lance Corporal
2160871
245 HQ Provost Company CMP
who died on
Thursday, 8th June 1944. Age 29
Son of Samuel and Gladys Thompson, of Barrow- in-Furness, Lancashire; husband of Eleanor Thompson of Barrow Island, Barrow-in-Furness. He was born and resided in Barrow-in-Furness and formerly served in the Royal Engineers. Killed by butterfly bombs with Lcpl Schafer of the same unit. War Diary WO171/3390.
He is buried in plot 1. B. 21.
Inscription on gravestone
Sadly missed by his loving wife, son Trevor,
Family and Friends
Greater love hath no man
RIP.
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WILLIAM TWEEDALE
Corporal
7690491
241 HQ Provost Company CMP
who died on
Tuesday, 6th June 1944. Age 37
Son of Harry and Fanny Maria Tweedale; husband of Ellen Tweedale, of Rawtenstall, Lancashire. He was born in Lancashire and resided in Manchester. Killed on the same day as Lance Corporal Hilliard of the same unit. War Diary WO171/3386.
He is buried in plot 3. A. 11.
No inscription on gravestone.
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RANVILLE WAR CEMETERY & CHURCHYARD
CALVADOS
FRANCE
Ranville is reached by taking the D513 north eastwards out of Caen, and after about 9 kilometres turning left at Herouvillette. Go north for one kilometre and then turn left into Ranville Village. The War Cemetery and churchyard are on Rue-des-Airborne.
Ranville was the first village to be liberated in France, when the bridge over the Caen Canal was captured intact in the early hours of 6th June, 1944, by troops of the Ox & Bucks LI, part of
6 Airborne Division. A great many of the graves are those of men of the 6 Airborne Division, who were landed by glider and parachute nearby to take vital bridges over the Orne and Caen Canal. There are now over 2,000, 1939-45 casualties commemorated in this site. In the adjoining churchyard British soldiers are buried around the perimeter wall. All landed by parachute or glider and died on the 6th/7th June 1944. A fine museum is located to the east of the Caen Canal Bridge where the original Pegasus bridge can be seen.
MAP SHOWING LOCATION OF RANVILLE WAR CEMETERY
CLARENCE GEORGE BUNTING
Lance Corporal
1870634
6 Airborne Division Provost Company CMP
who died on
Friday, 9th June 1944. Age 29
Son of Lance Corporal Thomas Bunting, Royal Berkshire Regiment killed in action in France on the 13th October 1915, and Lilian Bunting; husband of Daisy Bunting of Osney, Oxfordshire. He was born in Oxfordshire, resided in Wiltshire and formerly served in the Royal Engineers. Killed by shrapnel 8th June 1944. War Diary WO171/436.
He is buried in plot 1A. D. 12.
Inscription on gravestone
To live in the hearts of those we love
Is not to die.
6 Airborne Division was the first formation to land in France on 6 June 1944.
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JOHN FRANCIS CLARKE
Lieutenant
224689
2nd Bn Northamptonshire Regiment
Attached 8th Bn Parachute Regiment
who died on
Saturday, 26th August 1944. Age 26
Son of John Henry and Mabel Mary Clarke, of Liverpool. He was born in Wallasey and resided in Liverpool and formerly served in the RAC. Listed in Croziers Roll of Honour and was known to have served in 1st Airborne Div Pro Coy prior to Normandy.
He is buried in Plot VA. M. 8.
Inscription on gravestone
Eternal rest grant to him o Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. RIP.
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SIDNEY ALFRED DAVIES
Lance Corporal
7685953
6 Airborne Division Provost Company CMP
who died on
Wednesday, 7th June 1944. Age 28
He was born in London SW and resided in Surrey. No mention in war diary 7th mortar fire and plenty of sniping. War Diary WO 171/436.
He is buried in plot IVA. 0. 20.
No inscription on the gravestone.
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THOMAS JOSEPH HENDERSON
Corporal
3771465
245 HQ Provost Company CMP
who died on
Wednesday, 7th June 1944. Age 31
He was born in Hull and resided in Liverpool and formerly served in
the King's Regiment (Liverpool). Seriously wounded in the neck as HQ 6 Airborne Division on 6 June 44 and died at 225 Para Field Ambulance Ranville. War Diary WO171/436.
He is buried in Ranville Churchyard in Grave 2.
No inscription on gravestone.
Unit landed on 6 June 1944,
part of 6 Beach Group, 101 Beach Sub Area, Sword Beach.
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AUSTIN ROLFE SCOTT
Sergeant
317153
6 Airborne Division Provost Company CMP
who died on
Thursday, 8th June 1944. Age 30
Son of John William and Sarah Scott, of Sunderland, Co. Durham; husband of Ena Eveline Scott, of Pill, Somerset. He was born in Sunderland and resided in Durham city and previously served in the Royal Armoured Corps. Wounded by shellfire near Pegasus Bridge sent to the dressing station where he died. War Diary WO171/436.
He is buried in plot IA. E. 18.
Inscription on gravestone
Treasured memories
beloved husband of Ena, Daddy of Victoria Ann
Son of J & S Scott.
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JOHN SENIOR
Lance Corporal
3767152
67 Traffic Control Company CMP
who died on
Sunday, 27th August 1944. Age 31
Son of Richard and Annie Senior, of Stoke Heath, Coventry; husband of Doris May Senior of Stoke Heath. He was born and resided in Liverpool and formerly served with
the Loyal Regiment. 0905Hrs 27th Aug 1944 L/Cpl Senior killed in a motor cycle accident at Hanthebin. War Diary WO 171/3367.
He is buried in plot II. B. 34.
Inscription on gravestone
Worthy of everlasting remembrance.
Unit part of 2nd Army 21st Army Group.
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VINCENT STANLEY SHEPHERD
Private
3972078
27 Traffic Control Company CMP
who died on
Friday, 23rd June 1944. Age 31
Son of Richard and Emma Shepherd, of Darwen, Lancashire; husband of Alice Rose Shepherd of Darwen. He was born and resided in Lancashire and previously served with the Welch Regiment.
Killed by enemy action at Benouville. War Diary WO171/3363.
He is buried in plot III. F. 21.
Inscription on gravestone
In our hearts your memory is kept
We loved you too dearly to ever forget.
Unit part of 2nd Army 21st Army Group.
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JOHN STEAD
Lance Corporal
14411842
Guards Armoured Division Provost Company CMP
who died on
Friday, 21st July 1944. Age 30
He was born and resided in Leeds and previously served with the Royal Artillery. Killed by enemy shell fire whilst on traffic duty. War Diary WO171/390.
He is buried in plot IV. A. 26.
No inscription on the gravestone.
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BANNEVILLE-LA-CAMPAGNE WAR CEMETERY
CALVADOS
FRANCE
Banneville -la-Campagne is a village in Normandy. The cemetery lies 100 metres south of the main road (the N175) between Caen and Pont l'Eveque, about 8 kilometres east of Caen.
The cemetery contains the graves of men killed for the most part during the fighting from the second week of July , 1944, when Caen was captured, to the last week in August, when the Falaise gap had been closed and the Allied Forces were preparing their advance beyond the Seine. There are now over 2,000 , 1939-45 war casualties commemorated in this site.
MAP SHOWING WAR CEMETERY AT BANNEVILLE-LA-CAMPAGNE
EDWARD THEODORE MULCAHY
Lance Corporal
11252330
15 (Scottish) Division Provost Company CMP
who died on
Sunday, 16th July 1944. Age 35
Son of William and Elizebeth Mulcahy, of Birkenhead; husband of Margaret Mulcahy, of Birkenhead. He was born and resided in Birkenhead and formerly served in the Royal Artillery. Name spelt Mulcaby in theArmy Roll of Honour 1939-45. Killed in action with Sgt Adams and L/Cpl Harrison. War Diary WO171/476.
He is buried in plot XI. F. 22.
Inscription on gravestone
At rest my beloved husband
Till we meet again my hero
Wife and children.
15 Division landed in Normandy on the 15th June 1944.
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JOHN HENRY TAPLIN
Private
5435055
Corps of Military Police
who died on
Thursday, 31st August 1944. Age 31
Husband of Gladys Taplin, of Westfield, Woking Surrey. He was born and resided in Birmingham and formerly served in the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry.
He is buried in plot IV. F. 9.
Inscription on gravestone
Gone but not forgotten
Never shall his memory fade.
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BRANVILLE CHURCHYARD
VILLERS-SUR-MARE
CALVADOS
FRANCE
Branville churchyard is situated on the right hand side of the D45 south of Villers-sur-Mer.
THOMAS BLACKMORE NIMMO
Lance Corporal
903274
6 Airborne Division Provost Company CMP
who died on
Tuesday, 6th June 1944. Age 22
Husband of Annie H Nimmo, of Greenock, Renfrewshire. He was born in Hamilton and resided in Greenock and had formerly served in the Royal Artillery.
He is buried in the churchyard at Branville. War Diary WO 171/436 Lt Rault + 3 Section flew from Broadwell landed with 5 Para Bde, 4 nco's Missing.
Inscription on gravestone.
Oh, how I miss you, Daddy dear I often wish you were here, Daughter Marion.
One of the many parachutists dropped in the wrong place on D Day.
ST MANVIEU WAR CEMETERY
CHEUX
CALVADOS
FRANCE
This cemetery is reached from Caen by taking route D9 westwards. After about 8 kilometres, the road by-passes St Manvieu village, while Cheux lies 2 kilometres to the left. You will find St Manvieu War Cemetery on the right hand side.
The men who lie buried in St. Manvieu War Cemetery died for the most part in the fluctuating and severe fighting from mid-June to the end of July 1944 in the region between Tilly-sur-Seulles and Caen. Plots XI, XII, XVII and XVIII contain German graves. There are now over 1,500, 1939-45 casualties commemorated in this site.
MAP SHOWING LOCATION OF ST. MANVIEU, CHEUX
JOSEPH HARRISON
Lance Corporal
14383135
15 (Scottish) Division Provost Company CMP
who died on
Sunday, 16th July 1944. Age 29
He was born and resided in Glasgow and formerly served in the General Service Corps. Killed in action, died on the same day as Sgt Adams and Lcpl Mulcahy. War Diary WO171/476.
He is buried in plot II. D. 3.
No inscription on the gravestone.
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SIDNEY MALCOLM LEAVER
Corporal
7684678
43 (Wessex) Division Provost Company CMP
who died on
Wednesday, 16th August 1944. Age 25
Son of Harry and Ida Leaver; husband of Frances Doreen Leaver, of Southampton. Died of wounds received near Posty La Val Blaise. War Diary WO171/497.
He was born and resided in Wiltshire
He is buried in plot XIV. C. 13.
No inscription on gravestone.
This Division arrived in Normandy on the 25th June 1944.
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THOMAS OWEN PATE
Private
3865256
67 Traffic Control Company CMP
who died on
21st August 1944. Age 37
Son of William and Catherine Pate, of Burnley, husband of Winifred Mary Pate of Burnley. He was born and resided in Burnley and formerly served in the Loyal Regiment. 21st August 10.30 killed in a motorcycle accident. War Diary WO 171/3367.
He is buried in grave VI. D. 19.
Inscription on gravestone
You who go home tell them of us and say for your tomorrow we gave our today.
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BROUAY WAR CEMETERY
CALVADOS
FRANCE
Brouay is a village in Normandy about 1.5 kilometres south of the main road from Bayeux to Caen and roughly midway between these two towns. The War Cemetery is above the village church.
Burials in this cemetery relate, for the most part, to the heavy fighting encountered hereabouts in June and July 1944, during the efforts of the British Forces to swing round to the south of Caen. There are now over 2350, 1939-45 war casualties commemorated in this site. Of these, a small number are unidentified.
MAP SHOWING LOCATION OF BROUAY WAR CEMETERY
PHILLIP JOHN BENJAFIELD
Lance Corporal
7689261
53 (Welch) Division Provost Company CMP
who died on
Friday, 21st July 1944. Age 33
Son of William and Elizabeth Benjafield, of Ashtead, Surrey; husband of Mina Benjafield,
of Ashtead.
He was born and resided in Surrey. His initials are shown as P H in Crozier's history. All 7 casualties in this cemetery are from the same unit and were killed when the Prisoner of War Cage they were guarding was bombed. War Diary WO 171/569.
He is buried in plot III. D. 4.
Inscription on gravestone
In ever loving memory of my dear husband Phillip.
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JOHN PHILLIP HAROLD CHURCH
Lance Corporal
5566259
53 (Welch) Division Provost Company CMP
who died on
Friday 21st July 1944. Age 36
He was born and resided in Wiltshire and formerly served in the Wiltshire Regiment. All 7 casualties in this cemetery are from the same unit and were killed when the Prisoner of War Cage they were guarding was bombed. War Diary WO 171/569.
He is buried in plot III. D. 5.
No inscription on the gravestone.
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FREDERICK ERNEST GREENSTREET
Lance Corporal
14245460
53 (Welch) Division Provost Company CMP
who died on
Friday, 21st July 1944. Age 29
Son of Horace and Elizabeth Greenstreet, of Faversham, Kent; husband of Joan Elizabeth Sylvester Greenstreet of Folkestone. He was born and resided in Kent . All 7 casualties in this cemetery are from the same unit and were killed when the Prisoner of War Cage they were guarding was bombed. War Diary WO 171/569.
He is buried in plot III. D. 7.
Inscription on gravestone
Till we meet again.
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JOHN HARRIS
Lance Corporal
4459843
53 (Welch) Division Provost Company CMP
who died on
Friday, 21st July 1944. Age 26
Son of Thomas and Sarah Harris of Manchester; husband of Sophia Elizabeth Harris,
of Walton Liverpool. He was born and resided in Salford Lancashire and formerly
served in the Durham Light Infantry. All 7 casualties in this cemetery are from the same unit and were killed when the Prisoner of War Cage they were guarding was bombed. War Diary WO 171/569.
He is buried in plot III. D. 2.
Inscription on gravestone
Peace, perfect peace.
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RONALD FREDERICK HAWKINS
Lance Corporal
640436
53 (Welch) Division Provost Company CMP
who died on
Friday, 21st July 1944. Age 30
Son of Fred and Emily Teresa Hawkins; husband of Doris Ellen Hawkins,
of Barford St. Michael, Oxfordshire. He was born and resided in Oxford. All 7 casualties in this cemetery are from the same unit and were killed when the Prisoner of War Cage they were guarding was bombed. War Diary WO 171/569.
He is buried in plot III. D. 6.
Inscription on gravestone
At rest
Thy will be done.
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JACK ERIC HAZZARD
Lance Corporal
5117184
53 (Welch) Division Provost Company CMP
who died on
Friday, 21st July 1944. Age 29
Son of John and Caroline Hazzard, of Small Heath, Birmingham; husband of
Florence Maud Hazzard, of Small Heath. He was born and resided in Birmingham and
formerly served in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. All 7 casualties in this cemetery are from the same unit and were killed when the Prisoner of War Cage they were guarding was bombed. War Diary WO 171/569.
He is buried in plot III. D. 1.
Inscription on gravestone
He gave his life for the freedom of the world
God bless him
RIP
Wife, Mum and Dad.
NORMAN PENSON
Lance Corporal
14523953
53 (Welch) Division Provost Company CMP
who died on
Friday, 21st July 1944. Age 24
Son of John and Ethel Penson; husband of Audrey Penson, of Leverton, Lincolnshire. He was born and resided in Lincolnshire and formerly served in the General Service Corps. All 7 casualties in this cemetery are from the same unit and were killed when the Prisoner of War Cage they were guarding was bombed. War Diary WO 171/569.
He is buried in plot III. D. 3.
Inscription on gravestone
Till the day breaks.
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JERUSALEM WAR CEMETERY
CHOUAIN
CALVADOS
FRANCE
From Bayeux take the route D6 south-east towards Tilly-sur-Seulles. The cemetery will be found after about 8 kilometres on the left hand side of the road at the bottom of a down hill stretch. 1 CMP is buried here.
Jerusalem is a tiny hamlet near the village of Chouain. The area was the scene of bitter fighting when a German armoured column sought to retake Bayeux shortly after its liberation. The cemetery was begun on 10th June and is one of the smallest Commonwealth war cemeteries. Jerusalem War Cemetery contains 47 burials, one unidentified, and one Czech grave.
MAP SHOWING JERUSALEM WAR CEMETERY, CHOUAIN
STANLEY REGINALD DIXON
Lance Corporal
7688788
Corps of Military Police
who died on
Thursday, 27 July 1944. Age 37
Son of William and Tabitha Dixon; husband of Ethel Caroline Dixon, of Walworth, London.
He was born and resided in London SE.
He is buried in row A. 5.
No inscription on gravestone.
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TILLY-SUR-SEULLES WAR CEMETERY
CALVADOS
FRANCE
From Bayeux, take the D6 south eastwards for about 12 kilometres to Tilly-sur-Seulles. In the centre of the town, turn right (westwards) onto the D13. The cemetery will be found after about 1 kilometre on the left hand side.
There was heavy and fluctuating fighting in the vicinity of Tilly-sur-Seulles immediately after the Allied landings in Normandy; the 7th Armoured Division and the 49th and 50th Divisions were involved. Tilly itself was not captured until 19th June 1944. The first burial made directly into the cemetery was on 8th July 1944; subsequently burials were brought in from the battlefields in the vicinity. There are now nearly 1000, 1939-45 war casualties commemorated in this site. Of these, almost 50 are unidentified.
MAP SHOWING LOCATION OF TILLY-SUR-SEULLES WAR CEMETERY
FRANCIS CHARLES STARKEY
Lance Corporal
5182195
49 (West Riding) Division Provost Company CMP
who died on
Saturday, 15th July 1944. Age 29
Son of Francis Charles and Fanny Starkey; husband of Gwyneth Anne Starkey,
of Mill Hill, Middlesex. He was born in Gloucestershire and resided in Bristol
and had previously served in the Gloucestershire Regiment. Killed by mortar fire at St Pierre. War diary WO171/510
He is buried in plot IV. F. 9.
Inscription on gravestone
Your loving memory will live forever
In our hearts
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HOTTOT-LES-BAGUES WAR CEMETERY
CALVADOS
FRANCE
This cemetery can be reached from Bayeux by taking the D6 southeastwards. After about 13 kilometres and after passing through Tilly-sur-Seulles, turn right (westwards) at Juvigny onto the main road (the D9) that runs from Caen towards Caumont l'Evente. The cemetery will be found after a few hundred metres on the right hand side on rising ground.
Most burials were brought into this cemetery from the surrounding district, where there was much heavy fighting through June and July 1944, as the British forces tried to press south from Bayeux and swing round to the south of Caen. There are now over 1,000, 1939-45 war casualties commemorated in this site. Plot XI contains German graves.
MAP SHOWING LOCATION OF HOTTOT-LES-BAGUES WAR CEMETERY
HECTOR McKAY MILLER
Lance Corporal
14315085
50 (Northumbrian) Division Provost Company CMP
who died on
Thursday, 10th August 1944. Age 27
He was born and resided in Edinburgh and formerly served in the General Service Corps. Killed in action. War Diary WO171/525.
He is buried in plot V. B. 12.
No inscription on the gravestone.
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ST. CHARLES DE PERCY WAR CEMETERY
CALVADOS
FRANCE
Take the N175 south-westwards from Villers Bocage; after 5 kilometres take the left fork, the D577, towards Vire. After 15 kilometres, go through the little hamlet of La Ferroniere; turn left onto the D56 and right again after a few hundred metres. The War Cemetery will then be found on the left hand side.
Those buried here died for the most part in the last day or two of July and the first two weeks of August 1944, when the British forces broke out of the Normandy Bridgehead (11th Armoured Division came near Vire) and presently afterwards trapped the Germans between Mortain and Falaise. There are now over 800, 1939-45 war casualties commemorated in this site. Of these 100 are unidentified.
MAP SHOWING LOCATION OF ST. CHARLES-DE-PERCY WAR CEMETERY
WILLIAM THOMAS BURBRIDGE
Lance Corporal
5629921
110 Provost Company CMP
who died on
Sunday, 13th August 1944. Age 24
Husband of Barbara Constance Burbridge, of St. Thomas, Exeter. He was born and resided in Kent and had formerly served in the Devonshire Regiment.
He is buried in plot VII. B. 6.
Inscription on gravestone
In dearest and unfading memory
Of my darling husband.
He was killed near Vire whilst carrying out traffic control.
He was hit by a lorry and killed instantly. War Diary WO171/3377.
110 Pro Coy were part of 8 Corps.
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L/CPL A SPARK CMP 1944 WEARING THE CMP BLACK ON RED SHOULDER TITLE AND THE FORMATION SIGN FOR BEACH GROUPS. BELOW THIS IS A SCARLET ARM OF SERVICE STRIP. HE WOULD HAVE BEEN SERVING WITH 241 OR 245 HQ PROVOST COMPANIES CMP WHO LANDED AT SWORD BEACH WITH 3 DIVISION.
Picture RMP Journal Aug 2000
A FINE STUDY OF SGT R BROWN 102 PRO COY CMP (1 Corps) A FORMER CAMBRIDGESHIRE POLICEMAN, CARRYING OUT TRAFFIC CONTROL
IN NORMANDY Picture RMP Journal Apr 2000
MESSAGE FROM THE SUPREME COMMANDER GENERAL EISENHOWER READ OUT TO ALL TROOPS HEADING FOR NORMANDY
The following CMP died after the Battle of Normandy.
FAUBOURG D'AMIENS CEMETERY, ARRAS
PAS DE CALAIS
FRANCE
DONALD WIGLEY-JONES
Sergeant
13045949
24 (Traffic Control) Company CMP
who died on
Saturday, 30th September 1944. Age 31
He was born and resided in Cardiff and formerly served in the Pioneer Corps. Died as a result of a traffic accident at Douai. War Diary WO171/3360.
He is buried in Plot 8. A. 29.
No inscription on gravestone.
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LILLE SOUTHERN CEMETERY
NORD
FRANCE
ALFRED SAMUEL QUESTED
Sergeant
13035200
609 (VP) Company CMP
who died on
Thursday, 22nd February 1945. Age 24
Son of Alfred and Lilian Quested; husband of Grace Lilian Quested, of North Cheam, Sutton, Surrey. 21st February Sgt Quested involved in an accident, seriously injured. 22nd February notified of the death of Sgt Quested at 30th General Hospital. (War Diary WO 171/7848)
He was born and resided in London E and formerly served in the Pioneer Corps.
He is buried in Plot 5. D. 36.
Inscription on gravestone
The cup was bitter, the sting severe to part with one we love so dear.
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LONGUENESSE (ST OMER) SOUVENIR CEMETERY
PAS DE CALAIS
FRANCE
JOHN WILLIAM RICHARD SIMPSON
Lance Corporal
4388160
245 HQ Provost Company CMP
who died on
Wednesday, 8th November 1944. Age 31
Son of Mr and Mrs J W Simpson; husband of Eliza Winifred Simpson, of Stockton-on-Tees, Co. Durham.
He was born and resided in Middlesbrough and formerly served in the Green Howards. Died in a traffic accident at St Omer involving a French civilian car. War Diary WO171/3390
He is buried in Plot 4. AA. 4.
Inscription on gravestone
The memory of him
Will remain deep
And abiding always.
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CMP UNITS WHO TOOK PART IN THE NORMANDY CAMPAIGN
With date of arrival in theatre and higher formation it served under
3 DIVISION PROVOST COMPANY 6/6/44 (1 CORPS)
6 AIRBORNE DIVISION PROVOST COMPANY 6/6/44 (2 ARMY)
11 ARMOURED DIVISION PROVOST COMPANY 12/6/44 (8 CORPS)
15 (SCOTTISH) DIVISION PROVOST COMPANY 16/6/44 (8 CORPS, 20/7/44 12 CORPS)
43 (WESSEX) DIVISION PROVOST COMPANY 24/6/44 (12 CORPS, 25/6/44, 8 CORPS 20/7/44, 12 CORPS)
49 (WEST RIDING) DIVISION PROVOST COMPANY 10/6/44 (30 CORPS)
53 (WELCH) DIVISION PROVOST COMPANY 22/6/44 (12 CORPS, 2/7/44, 8 CORPS, 20/7/44 12 CORPS
50 (NORTHUMBRIAN) DIVISION PROVOST COMPANY 6/6/44 (30 CORPS)
51 (HIGHLAND) DIVISION PROVOST COMPANY 7/6/44 (1 CORPS)
59 (STAFFORDSHIRE) DIVISION PROVOST COMPANY 25/6/44 (12 CORPS, 10/7/44, 1 CORPS, 17/7/44 8 CORPS, 20/7/44 30 CORPS)
PROVOST COMPANIES
102 PROVOST COMPANY 10/6/44 (1 CORPS)
108 PROVOST COMPANY 11/7/44 (12 CORPS)
109 PROVOST COMPANY 12/6/44 (2 ARMY)
110 PROVOST COMPANY 12/6/44 (8 CORPS)
113 PROVOST COMPANY 6/6/44 (30 CORPS)
120 PROVOST COMPANY 14/8/44 (21 ARMY GROUP)
247 PROVOST COMPANY 9/6/44 (2 ARMY)
BEACH PROVOST COMPANIES
240 BEACH PROVOST COMPANY 6/6/44 (9 BEACH GROUP, 50 DIVISION, 30 CORPS, GOLD AREA, JIG, KING BEACHES)
241 BEACH PROVOST COMPANY 6/6/44 (5 BEACH GROUP,3 DIVISION 1 CORPS,SWORD AREA, QUEEN, ROGER BEACHES)
242 BEACH PROVOST COMPANY 6/6/44 (7 BEACH GROUP, 3 CANADIAN DIVISION, 1 CORPS, JUNO AREA, MIKE, NAN BEACHES)
243 BEACH PROVOST COMPANY 6/6/44 (10 BEACH GROUP, 50 DIVISION, 30 CORPS, GOLD AREA, JIG, KING BEACHES)
244 BEACH PROVOST COMPANY 7/6/44 (8 BEACH GROUP, 3 CANADIAN DIVISION, 1 CORPS)
245 BEACH PROVOST COMPANY 6/6/44 (6 BEACH GROUP, 3 DIVISION 1 CORPS, SWORD AREA, QUEEN, ROGER BEACHES)
TRAFFIC CONTROL COMPANIES
4 TC COMPANY 8/9/44 (L OF C 21 ARMY GROUP, 16/9/44 1 CANADIAN ARMY)
6 TC COMPANY 15/9/44 (L OF C 21 ARMY GROUP)
12 TC COMPANY 2/7/44 (L OF C 2 ARMY)
16 TC COMPANY 8/6/44 (2 ARMY)
21 TC COMPANY 9/6/44 (2 ARMY, 16/9/44 1 CANADIAN ARMY)
22 TC COMPANY 18/7/44 (2 ARMY)
24 TC COMPANY 1/7/44 (L OF C 21 ARMY GROUP)
25 TC C0MPANY 23/6/44 (2 ARMY, 16/9/44 1 CANADIAN ARMY)
26 TC COMPANY 1/7/44 (2 ARMY)
27 TC COMPANY 14/6/44 (L OF C 21 ARMY GROUP)
29 TC COMPANY 18/9/44 (L OF C 21 ARMY GROUP)
62 TC COMPANY 24/6/44 (2 ARMY)
67 TC COMPANY 16/6/44 (2 ARMY)
73 TC COMPANY 7/6/44 (2 ARMY)
74 TC COMPANY 18/7/44 (L OF C 21 ARMY GROUP)
76 TC COMPANY 18/9/44 (L OF C 21 ARMY GROUP)
81 TC COMPANY 16/6/44 (2 ARMY)
101 TCCOMPANY 18/7/44 (L OF C 21 ARMY GROUP)
102 TC COMPANY 19/9/44 (L OF C 21 ARMY GROUP)
VULNERABLE POINTS PROVOST COMPANIES
602 VP COMPANY 7/6/44 (2 ARMY)
603 VP COMPANY 11/7/44 (2 ARMY)
604 VP COMPANY 23/6/44 (2 ARMY)
605 VP COMPANY 11/6/44 (21 ARMY GROUP)
606 VP COMPANY 16/7/44 (21 ARMY GROUP)
607 VP COMPANY 11/9/44 (21 ARMY GROUP)
609 VP COMPANY 20/9/44 (21 ARMY GROUP)
610 VP COMPANY 7/6/44 (21 ARMY GROUP)
PORTS PROVOST COMPANIES
185 PORTS PROVOST COMPANY 8/8/44 (L OF C 21 ARMY GROUP)
186 PORTS PROVOST COMPANY 20/9/44 (L OF C 21 ARMY GROUP) disbanded 23/11/44
187 PORTS PROVOST COMPANY 21/9/44 (L OF C 21 ARMY GROUP) disbanded 9/3/45
ATS PROVOST
65/7 SECTIONS 12/8/44 (21 ARMY GROUP)
- THE NEXT 4 PAGES ARE COPIES OF THE LOAD SERIALS FOR 3 DIVISION PROVOST COMPANY FOR D DAY 6 JUNE 1944
SOME HONOURS AND AWARDS WON BY CMP IN THE NORMANDY CAMPAIGN.
121827 CAPT C D G PEARSON, PROVOST OFFICER
Gazette Date: 1944-08-31 | Gazette Issue: 36679 | Gazette Page: 4046 |
Citation: Normandy. Citation for MC: This officer arrived on the Beach at H + 20 minutes when it was being swept by Mortar and Machine gun fire. He led an attack across the sand dunes, capturing a pill box and six prisoners. He then attacked and captured a Mortar position. He later cleared a number of more dugouts, eventually collecting about 30 prisoners. During the whole of this time he was under Mortar and small arms fire, but he entirely disregarded them and pressed his attack home, showing cool and courageous leadership which inspired the men under him. Commanding Officer 101 Beach Group, 3 Div. National Archive WO 373/48 |
| 2. Decoration: Mention in Despatches | Gazette Date: 1946-04-04 | Gazette Issue: 37521 | Gazette Page: 1694 |
Citation: North West Europe. |
2654497 CPL, ROBERT DANIEL COLMAN, CMP (NORWICH)
Gazette Date: 1946-01-24 | Gazette Issue: 37442 | Gazette Page: 646 |
88476 CPL, A/SGT JOHN FORD, CMP (STRATHAVEN)
Gazette Date: 1944-08-31 | Gazette Issue: 36679 | Gazette Page: 4050 |
Citation: Military Medal Citation Normandy On 6 June 1944 Sergeant Ford and his men landed with the assault battalions of 69 Infantry Brigade. Despite heavy mortar and machine gun fire he gathered his party together and fearlessly carried out his allotted task of marking the track being made through the beach minefields. His coolness and leadership were an outstanding example to his men who successfully completed the marking establishing a vital route forward. Awarded an immediate MM. Recommended by Captain W R Hunter OC 50 Div Pro Coy. National Archive WO 373/48. 6198473 SGT WILFRED J GADSDEN
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7684634 CPL A/SGT ROBERT JACKLIN, CMP (HULL)
Gazette Date: 1944-08-31 | Gazette Issue: 36679 | Gazette Page: 4050 |
Citation: Military Medal Citation, Normandy on 6 June 1944 Sergeant Jacklin and his party landed in LE HAMEL some distance from the beach on which they were to operate. Sergeant Jacklin without hesitation organised his party and led them to the correct beach. Despite heavy fire he organised the beach exits and went forward to recce the route and mark the roads allotted to him. Sergeant Jacklin completely ignored danger and was successful in completing all he set out to do. He displayed remarkable coolness and devotion to duty which was an outstanding example to his party. The successful completion of his task was the means of saving many casualties amongst the infantry assault troops. Awarded the MM. Recommended by Captain W R Hunter OC 50 Div Pro Coy. National Archive WO 373/48. 5445143 L/CPL GERALD JEFFREY, CMP (FROM BECKWIH, CORNWALL)
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14210135 L/CPL WILLIAM RICHARD THOMAS, CMP FOWEY
Gazette Date: 1944-08-31 | Gazette Issue: 36679 | Gazette Page: 4050 |
Citation: Military Medal Citation, Normandy on 6 June 1944 Sergeant Jacklin and his party landed in LE HAMEL some distance from the beach on which they were to operate. Sergeant Jacklin without hesitation organised his party and led them to the correct beach. Despite heavy fire he organised the beach exits and went forward to recce the route and mark the roads allotted to him. Sergeant Jacklin completely ignored danger and was successful in completing all he set out to do. He displayed remarkable coolness and devotion to duty which was an outstanding example to his party. The successful completion of his task was the means of saving many casualties amongst the infantry assault troops. Awarded the MM. Recommended by Captain W R Hunter OC 50 Div Pro Coy. National Archive WO 373/48. 3384928 SGT G ALLSOP, CMP.
- an MP feels it incumbent on himself to set an example, by always appearing smart, L/Cpl Fred Bibb outside his bivouac, completing his toilet before commencing the days duty, 17 July 1944 - Normandy (note motorcyclist helmet on top on tent) |
IWM photo.
German POW’s arriving at the beach POW cage prior to embarkation on landing
craft to the united kingdom, escorted by CMP
IWM photo
First ATS Provost to arrive in Normandy. L/Cpl, E Martin, CMP talking to Cpl, Joyce Collins of Norwich (left) and L/cpl Celia Strong from Plumstead. both these girls will act as MP’s in
Normandy, 28/7/1944.
IWM photo.
CMP Private, Traffic Control Company, Mulberry Harbour, Normandy.
WRNS officers in amphibious jeep passing.
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A bronze memorial plaque to commemorate the CMP role in Normandy states:-
DEDICATE TO THE ETERNAL MEMORY OF THOSE MEMBERS OF THE CORPS OF MILITARY POLICE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE SUPPORT OF THE D-DAY
LANDING JUNE 1944 AND DURING THE BATTLE OF NORMANDY AND BEYOND.
The above is repeated in French.
The plaque can be found in the grounds of the Normandy Landings Military Museum in Bayeux.
(inscription is surmounted by a CMP GVI badge with a Queen’s Crown?
Look at website corpsofmilitarypolice.org, click country, click France, click any of the above names and this will give man’s details and photograph of grave if he is a casualty.
See Order of Battle & Casualties, Normandy 1944 and Black Day at Somervieu, Normandy, France and Black Day at Brouai, Normandy, France, on the same site.
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