Military Provost Staff Corps

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Soldier Details:
Surname: Spreadbrow
Initials:   W.C.
Rank:   Warrant Officer II
Army No.:  703
Notes:   MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals and Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 121 of 1916. First served abroad (5a) East Africa, 3/9/1916. He was born in Hammersmith and enlisted 29/11/1897 in the 3 Grenadier Guards. No. 7108, age 15/11 years, occupation Clerk. Transferred to MFP. 1/3/1903. Served home 29/11/1897 to 22/9/1899, Gibraltar 23/9/1899 to 3/11/1899, Home 4/11/1899 to 8/3/1916, East African Exp Force 9/3/1916 to 31/3/1919, Home 1/4/1919 to 28/12/1920, discharged para 392 (xxi). Post 1920 MFP. No. 7681223. Home address: 45 Byron Road, Gillingham, Kent. 1911 Census, The Stables, Tidworth. Awarded the Defence Medal in WWII. William Charles Spreadbarrow. He has the same No. as Cpl C Kent, MMP.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  1. Decoration:   Mention in Despatches Gazette Date: 1918-08-06 Gazette Issue: 30829 Gazette Page: 9221
Citation:   East Africa. Sgt.