Military Provost Staff Corps
Soldier Details:
Surname: | Tuffnell | |
Initials:   | W. | |
Rank:   | Lance Corporal | |
Army No.:  | P/5611 | |
Notes:   | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 12/12/1914 to 4/12/15 and (2 b) Salonika 5/12/15 to 11/11/18. Formerly Pte. 2 Leicester Regiment. No. 11683. He enlisted at East Ham in the Leicestershire Regiment. 15/8/14 age 34.5 years, occupation Painter, home address 4 Grafton Road, North Plaistow and later 129 St Mary Road, Plaistow, Essex. Transferred to MMP 1/10/16. Served Home 15/8/14 to 11/12/14, France 12/12/14 to 4/12/15, Med Exp Force Iraq, Egypt 15/12/15 to ?, En Route ? to 16/2/19, Home 17/2/19 to 18/3/19 to class Z reserve. 20/11/18 severe reprimand for drunkenness at Tripoli serving with 7 Division. William Tuffnell. |
Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  | 1. Decoration:   Russian Medal of St George 4th Class | Gazette Date: 1915-08-25 | Gazette Issue: 29275 | Gazette Page: 8517 |
Citation:   Awarded whilst serving with the 2 Leicestershire Regt. No. 3/11683, Pte. Army Order 7 1/9/15. |