Military Provost Staff Corps

Soldier Details:

Surname: Phillips

Initials: W.A.

Rank: Lance Corporal

Army No.: .584

Notes: MMP. 9/3/1900 he enlisted in the 8 Hussars, No. 4877, age 18.1 years, occupation Valet, born Dalmeny, South Queensferry, Midlothian, father lived 10 Rosshill Terrace, Dalmeny. 1/10/1904 transferred to MMP. Served Home 28/2/1900 to 2/3/1901, South Africa 3/3/1902 to 18/11/19803, Home 19/11/1903 to 17/4/1904, Egypt 18/10/1904 to 25/10/1912. 23/10/1912 Alexandria charged with being absent from parade for duty from 6 pm till found asleep in a shed at 6.50 pm, Reprimanded. Alexandria 25/10/1912 he died from bullet wound in head (suicide). Letter to PM Aldershot dated 27/10/1912. I regret to report to you that No. 584 L/Cpl. Phillips Mil. Mtd. Police was found dead on the morning of the 28th instant at Alexandria as the result of a bullet wound through the head. An inquest was held by the British Consul General, and his verdict was "Suicide whilst temporarily insane". The documents will be forwarded to you by the next mail leaving for England. These is also a copy of the letter to his father informing him of his son's death. He was born at Dalmeny, Midlothian, enlisted 28/2/00, occupation Valet. Info from Army Register of Soldiers' Effects 1901-1929. 20/10/1912 committed suicide at Alexandria, Egypt, also know as Clark. Listed in London Gazette 30156, 6431, 29/6/1917 names of deceased Soldiers whose personal estate is held for distribution amongst the next of kin or others entitled, £6-2-3d. William Arthur Phillips. He has the same No. as L/Cpl W Worth, MFP.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)

1. Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal

Gazette Date: 1903-05-03

Gazette Issue: WO 100/115

Gazette Page: 357

Citation: Clasps: Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 & South Africa 1902. Awarded as Pte. No. 4877, 8 Hussars. Clasp Transvaal first issued in medal roll WO 100/115, 312, 31/5/1902.

Surname:	Phillips
Initials:	W.A.
Rank:	Lance Corporal
Army No.:	.584
Notes:	MMP. 9/3/1900 he enlisted in the 8 Hussars, No. 4877, age 18.1 years, occupation Valet, born Dalmeny, South Queensferry, Midlothian, father lived 10 Rosshill Terrace, Dalmeny. 1/10/1904 transferred to MMP. Served Home 28/2/1900 to 2/3/1901, South Africa 3/3/1902 to 18/11/19803, Home 19/11/1903 to 17/4/1904, Egypt 18/10/1904 to 25/10/1912. 23/10/1912 Alexandria charged with being absent from parade for duty from 6 pm till found asleep in a shed at 6.50 pm, Reprimanded. Alexandria 25/10/1912 he died from bullet wound in head (suicide). Letter to PM Aldershot dated 27/10/1912. I regret to report to you that No. 584 L/Cpl. Phillips Mil. Mtd. Police was found dead on the morning of the 28th instant at Alexandria as the result of a bullet wound through the head. An inquest was held by the British Consul General, and his verdict was "Suicide whilst temporarily insane". The documents will be forwarded to you by the next mail leaving for England. These is also a copy of the letter to his father informing him of his son's death. He was born at Dalmeny, Midlothian, enlisted 28/2/00, occupation Valet. Info from Army Register of Soldiers' Effects 1901-1929. 20/10/1912 committed suicide at Alexandria, Egypt, also know as Clark. Listed in London Gazette 30156, 6431, 29/6/1917 names of deceased Soldiers whose personal estate is held for distribution amongst the next of kin or others entitled, £6-2-3d. William Arthur Phillips. He has the same No. as L/Cpl W Worth, MFP.