Corps of Military Police

The role of the Corps of Military Police varied during the Second World War. In 1946, King George VI granted the 'Royal' prefix in recognition of their service.

Corps of Military Police

British Army

2/3 Traffic Control Company in Ulster

On 10th April 1941, members of 2/3 Traffic Control Company, Corps of Military Police demonstrated new methods of directing vehicles in Ballynure, Co. Antrim.

A traffic control policeman of 2/3 Traffic Control Company, Corps of Military Police using a new type of signal to help direct traffic flow in Ballynure, Co. Antrim.
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A traffic control policeman of 2/3 Traffic Control Company, Corps of Military Police using a new type of signal to help direct traffic flow in Ballynure, Co. Antrim.
©IWM H 8889 Info
A traffic control policeman of 2/3 Traffic Control Company, Corps of Military Police using a new type of signal to help direct traffic flow in Ballynure, Co. Antrim.
©IWM H 8890 Info
A traffic control policeman of 2/3 Traffic Control Company, Corps of Military Police using a new type of signal to help direct traffic flow in Ballynure, Co. Antrim.
©IWM H 8891 Info
A traffic control policeman of 2/3 Traffic Control Company, Corps of Military Police using a new type of signal to help direct traffic flow in Ballynure, Co. Antrim.
©IWM H 8892 Info
A traffic control policeman of 2/3 Traffic Control Company, Corps of Military Police giving directions to a British Army driver in Ballynure, Co. Antrim.
©IWM H 8893 Info
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Patrick Grimley

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Lance Corporal Patrick Grimley of Portadown, Co. Armagh served in the Corps of Military Police. He was a prisoner of war on the ill-fated S.S Scillin in 1942.

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