Corps of Military Police

Soldier Details:

Surname:	Bevan
Initials:	W.J.
Rank:	Lance Corporal
Army No.:	P/1434
Notes:	MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 28/6/15. Died from Pneumonia and left the sum of £41.6.4d. Army Register of Soldiers Effects 1901 to 1929 No. 868157. Inscription on gravestone: Though lost to sight dear Brother, to memory ever dear, till we meet. MFP, 1 Army. William Jenkin Bevan.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (2)

1. Decoration:   Commendation

Gazette Date: None

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Citation:   The names of the above mentioned have been brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for War, for services rendered in connection with the war and, where applicable, an entry will be made in Records of Service such as AFB199 and AB82 accordingly. (This could be in a Corps Order Book).

2. Decoration:   French Croix de Guerre

Gazette Date: 1918-10-10

Gazette Issue: 30945

Gazette Page: 11950

Citation:   P/1434 Lance Corporal William Jenkin Bevan, Military Foot Police (Swansea).

Casualty Details:

Date Killed:	18th February 1919
Company:	UNKNOWN
Cemetery:	ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY   FRANCE
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