Military Provost Staff Corps
Soldier Details:
Surname: | Wilson | |
Initials:   | H. | |
Rank:   | Lance Corporal | |
Army No.:  | P/16732 | |
Notes:   | MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals and Territorial Force War Medal. First served abroad (1) France, 22/11/1917 to 26/3/1918. Enlisted 15/8/13 in the 7 Kings Shropshire Light Infantry. No. 205078. Also served in the 2/5 Border Regiment, 20/12/16 to the Monmouthshire Regiment, 25/11/17 to the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry, served as a Lewis Gunner. 27/5/18 transferred to the MFP, 6 (Cheshire) Area, Western Command. He enlisted age 17 years, occupation printer, home address: 57 Highgate, Kendal, born Kendal. 20/2/19 to class Z reserve. 21/3/18 Arras. whilst re-enforcing the front line he was gassed and taken to 3 Canadian Stationary Hospital, Doulens, and then to 56 General hospital, Etaples. Herbert Wilson. |
Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  | 1. Decoration:   Territorial Force War Medal | Gazette Date: 1921-09-19 | Gazette Issue: WO 329/3270 | Gazette Page: 8 |
Citation:   Formerly Pte 7 Kings Shropshire Light Infantry, No. 205078. |