Military Provost Staff Corps
Soldier Details:
Surname: | Ward | |
Initials:   | F. | |
Rank:   | Lance Corporal | |
Army No.:  | P/11908 | |
Notes:   | MFP. From Selby. Formerly Pte. Army Cyclist Corps, No. 2994. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 15/1/1917. He enlisted in the 5 West Yorkshire Regt. No. 2994 and joined the 62 West Riding Division Cyclist Coy 24/3/15. Enlisted 2/1/15, Home address: Rythergate, Cawood, Selby, Yorkshire. Served home 2/1/15 to 14/1/17, France 15/1/17 to 27/6/19, Home 28/6/19 to 28/7/19 to discharge. On arrival in France served with XVIII Corps Cyclist Battalion, shown as 25 Division on medal roll page B832. 3/7/1917 transferred from the Army Cyclist Corps, No. 20363 to MFP for duty with the BEF, France. Frank Ward. |
Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  | 1. Decoration:   Military Medal | Gazette Date: 1918-01-28 | Gazette Issue: 30498 | Gazette Page: 1400 |
Citation:   War Diary WO 95/409 4 dismounted Traffic Control Unit. MFP. 30/10/17 Received notification that the Military Medal has been awarded to P/1467 Sgt Sweet S J, P/13005 L/Cpl Bradbury L, P.11908 L/Cpl Ward F, for gallantry at Ypres and Wieltje. |