Military Provost Staff Corps

Soldier Details:

Surname: Wait

Initials: A.E.

Rank: Acting Sergeant

Army No.: P/2796

Notes: MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals, Medal Card not found. First served abroad (1) France, 25/3/1916. He enlisted in the MFP 13/11/15, age 25.3 years, occupation Police Constable, home address: Police Station Ashton in Makerfield and 36 Walker Street, Rhodes, Manchester. Served Home 13/11/15 to 24/3/16, BEF 25/3/16 to 22/8/19, Home 23/8/19 to 20/9/19, Class Z Reserve 21/9/19. A/Sgt 17/9/19. 30/3/16 Abbeville, 16/4/16 3 Army, 15/9/16 Reserve Army, 13/4/17 3 Traffic Control Coy, 7/5/18 4 Traffic Control Coy. Albert Edward Wait.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)

1. Decoration: Military Medal

Gazette Date: 1917-08-16

Gazette Issue: 30234

Gazette Page: 8425

Citation: 0n the 3 June 1917 whilst on TC duty he was personally responsible for ensuring an ammo train was moved away from the threatening fire. Found in army record: Receipt and Certificate in accordance with Special Army Order IV, dated 14/8/17. I hereby acknowledge receipt of the Military Medal and declare that in the event of it being lost, stolen or destroyed, no claim for replacement will be made against the public. Signed No. P/2796, A/Sgt A E Wait, MFP. Awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous Gallantry and devotion to duty under shell fire. II ANZAC Corps, Army Order IV dated 14/8/17.

Surname:	Wait
Initials:	A.E.
Rank:	Acting Sergeant
Army No.:	P/2796
Notes:	MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals, Medal Card not found. First served abroad (1) France, 25/3/1916. He enlisted in the MFP 13/11/15, age 25.3 years, occupation Police Constable, home address: Police Station Ashton in Makerfield and 36 Walker Street, Rhodes, Manchester. Served Home 13/11/15 to 24/3/16, BEF 25/3/16 to 22/8/19, Home 23/8/19 to 20/9/19, Class Z Reserve 21/9/19. A/Sgt 17/9/19. 30/3/16 Abbeville, 16/4/16 3 Army, 15/9/16 Reserve Army, 13/4/17 3 Traffic Control Coy, 7/5/18 4 Traffic Control Coy. Albert Edward Wait.