midshipmanrayley Posted 5 April , 2015 Share Posted 5 April , 2015 Ernest Hoel Hacon 1868-1941 occasionally found erroroneously as Noel, served according to his old school obituary as Major A.P.M. (Assistant Provost Marshall?) for Plymouth and later Dublin. Went to France in 1918 as Area Commandant later serving on the Rhine 1919-1920 as D.A.P.M. (District Assistant Provost Marshall?) and was mentioned for valuable services. He served in The Buffs 1889-1893 and was Superintendent of the Devon Constabulary 1900-1907. Can any member confirm my acronym translations and whether being mentioned for valuable services means a mentioned in dispatches award? Any guidance or advice always welcome. Wishing all members a Happy Easter holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboy Posted 5 April , 2015 Share Posted 5 April , 2015 The address at the bottom is that of a bank. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glyn,_Mills_%26_Co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBrook Posted 5 April , 2015 Share Posted 5 April , 2015 D.A.P.M. is Deputy Assistant Provost Marshal https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31538/supplement/11234 A.P.M. should really be A.A.P.M.? Area Assistant Provost Marshal https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30804/supplement/8554 Edit: May be useful - relinquished his commission May 21 1920 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31979/supplement/7543 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midshipmanrayley Posted 5 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 5 April , 2015 Many thanks johnboy and Harry. Discovered his brother-in-law was John Constantine Gordon Longmore, brigadier-general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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