Military Provost Staff Corps

Soldier Details:

Surname: Westall

Initials: A.

Rank: Lance Corporal

Army No.: P/2213

Notes: MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 15/12/1915. Class Z Reserve 22/5/1919. Extract from the Burnley News, 29/7/1916. Burnley Constable Complemented for Gallantry. L/Cpl A Westall, a member of the Burnley Police Force, who is serving in France with the Military Foot Police was recently complemented by the Commanding Officer of GHQ Troops, for performing a gallant deed. Whilst stationed at Hesdin, a market town, sometime in May, L/Cpl Westall succeeded in stopping a runaway horse, after being dragged a considerable distance down the Rue General Tripier. The street was crowded at the time and by his plucky conduct he probably averted a severe accident. He was praised by the Commanding Officer for his courage and initiative.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)

1. Decoration: Commendation

Gazette Date: None

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Citation: Extract from the Burnley News, 29/7/1916. Burnley Constable Complemented for Gallantry. L/Cpl A Westall, a member of the Burnley Police Force, who is serving in France with the Military Foot Police was recently complemented by the Commanding Officer of GHQ Troops, for performing a gallant deed. Whilst stationed at Hesdin, a market town, sometime in May, L/cpl Westall succeeded in stopping a runaway horse, after being dragged a considerable distance down the Rue General Tripier. The street was crowded at the time and by his plucky conduct he probably averted a severe accident. He was praised by the Commanding Officer for his courage and initiative.

Surname:	Westall
Initials:	A.
Rank:	Lance Corporal
Army No.:	P/2213
Notes:	MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 15/12/1915. Class Z Reserve 22/5/1919. Extract from the Burnley News, 29/7/1916. Burnley Constable Complemented for Gallantry. L/Cpl A Westall, a member of the Burnley Police Force, who is serving in France with the Military Foot Police was recently complemented by the Commanding Officer of GHQ Troops, for performing a gallant deed. Whilst stationed at Hesdin, a market town, sometime in May, L/Cpl Westall succeeded in stopping a runaway horse, after being dragged a considerable distance down the Rue General Tripier. The street was crowded at the time and by his plucky conduct he probably averted a severe accident. He was praised by the Commanding Officer for his courage and initiative.