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Soldier Details:
Surname: Wooldridge
Initials:   T.
Rank:   Sergeant
Army No.:  360
Notes:   MMP. Later A/SSM. From Sandhurst, Berks. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (2a) Balkans, 9/7/1915. Info from service record: Enlisted in the 6th Dragoon Guards No. 2532, at Canterbury on 11/8/1886. He resided in St Mary's, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, occupation Packer, Age on enlistment 21 years. He had previously served in the 3rd Volunteer Bn. South Staffordshire Regiment. He transferred to MMP on the 16/8/1893. He was discharged on the 4/1/1905 after 18 years service, address: White Swan College, Sandhurst, Berkshire. Served: Home 6/8/1885 to 7/12/1886, East Indies 8/12/1886 to 20/11/1888, Home 21/11/1888 to 21/10/1899, South Africa, 22/10/1899 to 12/11/1902, Home 13/11/1902 to 20/2/1902, Egypt, 21/2/1903 to 14/12/1904, Home 15/12/1904 to 4/1/1905. Re-enlisted, Home, 17/9/1914 to 8/7/1915, Salonika 9/7/1915 to 16/7/1918, En route 17/7/1918 to 28/7/1918, Home, 29/7/1918 to 10/9/1918. Discharged no longer physically fit for war service, 10/9/1918. Info from Pension Index Card:- Wooldridge, Thomas, MMP, DCM, 360, Sgt, 10/9/18 to discharge, 8-228-2, Albion Road, Sandhurst, Berks, 54786/c. 11/M/115044, Stamp: Ad 4/9/18 at 27/6 from 11/9/18, to 8/10/18, Chelsea No. VV50.1532, received 13/9/18. Thomas Wooldridge. He has the same No. as Sgt A E Blick, MFP.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (9)
  1. Decoration:   Queen's South Africa Medal Gazette Date: 1901-07-05 Gazette Issue: QSA Medal Roll WO 100/234 Gazette Page: 190
Citation:   Clasps: Paardeberg, Dreifontein, Johannesburg, Cape Colony. L/Cpl
  2. Decoration:   King's South Africa Medal Gazette Date: 1902-12-23 Gazette Issue: KSA Medal Roll WO 100/355 Gazette Page: 301
Citation:   Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Cpl.
  3. Decoration:   Mention in Despatches Gazette Date: 1916-09-25 Gazette Issue: 29763 Gazette Page: 9344
Citation:   MMP. Sgt. Salonika..
  4. Decoration:   Meritorious Service Medal Gazette Date: 1916-11-11 Gazette Issue: 29819 Gazette Page: 10935
Citation:   MMP Salonika. Sgt (A/SSM). For Conspicuous good work and ability. During the retirement of the Forces from Serbia this NCO showed on more than one occasion great tact and coolness in dealing with a difficult position and has continued to show similar good services in Salonika. Citation on reverse of MSM medal card.
  5. Decoration:   Serbia Cross of Karageorge 2nd Class silver swords Gazette Date: 1917-04-21 Gazette Issue: 30030 Gazette Page: 3826
Citation:   MMP Salonika.
  6. Decoration:   Distinguished Conduct Medal Gazette Date: 1918-06-03 Gazette Issue: 30719 Gazette Page: 6507
Citation:   MMP. Sgt (A/Sqn S M). Notification of DCM. Salonika.
  7. Decoration:   Mention in Despatches Gazette Date: 1918-06-11 Gazette Issue: 30740 Gazette Page: 6927
Citation:   MMP Sgt (A/ Sqn SM). Salonika.
  8. Decoration:   Silver War Badge Gazette Date: 1918-09-03 Gazette Issue: WO329/3243 Gazette Page: List MPC/79
Citation:   Badge No. B1970. Enlisted 17/9/1914, discharged 10/9/1918. KR 392 (xvi), Army Order 265 sec D. Age 53years 5months. Served abroad.
  9. Decoration:   Distinguished Conduct Medal Gazette Date: 1918-10-21 Gazette Issue: 30961 Gazette Page: 12380
Citation:   MMP Salonika. Later A/SSM. From Sandhurst, Berks. DCM Citation. 360 SERGEANT (ACTING SSM) T WOOLDRIDGE MILITARY MOUNTED POLICE For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty and for distinguished conduct and consistently good work peformed over a long period in various spheres of action, when his high sense of duty has had a most beneficial influence on all with whom he has come into contact. He has invariably shown the most conspicuous courage and coolness under fire and set a splendid example to all with him.