Military Provost Staff Corps

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Soldier Details:
Surname: Wells
Initials:   E.A.
Rank:   Acting Sergeant
Army No.:  824
Notes:   MMP. Awarded 1915 Star, Victory and War Medal, First served abroad (1) France, 3/9/1915 to 31/10/15 and (2a) Balkans, 1/9/15 to 5/11/16 and (1) France, 27/1/17. Discharged class Z reserve 15/6/1919. Same No. as Sgt M Leahy, MFP.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  1. Decoration:   Mention in Despatches Gazette Date: 1916-12-06 Gazette Issue: 29851 Gazette Page: 11941
Citation:   Salonika. Wells, No. 842 Lce-Corpl. (acting Serjt.) E A. Correct No. No.824. Corps Order Book No.21 page 113. Despatch of Lt Gen G F Milne CB, DSO, Commanding British Salonika Army: I take this opportunity to bring to notice the excellent work performed by the Military Police. In an unaccustomed situation with troops of five allied nations, in addition to a mixed population their work has been very heavy and varied in character. At all times this has been performed with cheerfulness, zeal, and discretion and the method employed in the control of traffic and the movements of inhabitants had invariably proved effective. London Gazette 6/12/1916.