Military Provost Staff Corps
Soldier Details:
Surname: | Whittaker | |
Initials:   | A.F. | |
Rank:   | Lance Corporal | |
Army No.:  | 1017 | |
Notes:   | MFP. 21/12/92 he enlisted in the Dorset Regiment, No. 3660, born Dorset, served India 12.11 years. 20/5/11 discharged time expired, at Aldershot, age 36 years, served 21 years, conduct Very Good, address: 39 High Street, Leiston, Suffolk. 21/12/1892 enlisted Dorset Regiment, No. 3660, age 18 years, born Stourton, Bath, occupation Labourer, 10/8/1908 transferred to MFP, 1/6/1911 discharged at own request after 18 years service. Formerly served in the 3 Dorset Militia, served Home 21/12/1892 to 6/2/1895, India 7/2/1895 to 27/12/1907, Home 28/12/1907 to 25/5/1911. Father George Whittaker, Gasper, Stourton, Nr Bath. 31/8/1955 died at 4 Kitchener Road, Leiston, Suffolk from Cardis vascular degeneration. 1911 Census Arthur Frank Whittaker, wife Mabel Mary, son Titus living 37 Lucas Street, Colchester. Arthur Frank Whittaker. |
Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  | 1. Decoration:   India Medal 1895 - 1902 | Gazette Date: 1898-11-24 | Gazette Issue: WO 100/88 | Gazette Page: 74 |
Citation:   Clasps: Punjab Frontier 1897-98 and Tirah 1897-98. Awarded at Pte. 1 Dorset Regiment, No. 3660. |