Military Provost Staff Corps

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Soldier Details:
Surname: Telford
Initials:   H.
Rank:   Pte A/Sgt
Army No.:  P/5617
Notes:   MMP. From Pollokshaws, Formerly 2nd Black Watch, No 1246 Pte (Local Sergeant). Awarded the 1914 Star with Clasp (2/1970) and Rose, Victory Medal and War Medal & L S & G C Medal (AO 150/1927). Transferred to MMP 1/10/1916. First served abroad (1) France, 21/9/1914 to 4/12/15 and (4) Egypt, 31/12/15 to 11/11/18. His new number in 1920 was 7681976 . Serving in Suez Base 16/2/1920. Awarded MID Black Watch LG 29422 page 45, 1/1/1916, Telford, No 1246 Pte (local Sgt) H. (employed with MMP). Post 1920 No. 7681976. Address: 25 Wodrow Street, Pollock, Glastow, (absent voters list 1918). Hugh Telford.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  1. Decoration:   Mention in Despatches Gazette Date: 1916-01-01 Gazette Issue: 29422 Gazette Page: 45
Citation:   France & Flanders. Shown as 1246 Pte (local Sgt) H Telford Black Watch employed with Military Mounted Police.