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Regimental Police. In retirement he lived in Canterbury, Kent. He rejoined the army in 1914 and served at the Cavalry Remount Depot, Canterbury, and in the Garrison Police. After the War, he was a messenger at the Cavalry Pay and Records
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505:"No. 27490"
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290:Description
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728:Categories
491:References
470:Later life
119:Allegiance
91:51°17′09″N
72:Canterbury
265:Dervishes
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277:Honours
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