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

Motorcycle training in Ulster

On 12th March 1941, Lieutenant Bainbridge photographed members of the Corps of Military Police training on motorcycles during their time in Northern Ireland.

A squad of soldiers of the Corps of Military Police on parade while based with British Troops in Northern Ireland. — ©IWM H 7988 Info

Soldiers of the Corps of Military Police mapping out a training route while based with British Troops in Northern Ireland. — ©IWM H 7989 Info

A squad of soldiers of the Corps of Military Police on a motorcycle training run while based with British troops in Northern Ireland. — ©IWM H 7990 Info

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. — ©IWM H 8888 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

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.

Richard Alexander Black

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Lance Corporal Richard Alexander Black served in the Corps of Military Police during the Second World War. He died between 25th April 1941 and 2nd June 1941.