Military Provost Staff Corps

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Soldier Details:
Surname: McKeon
Initials:   F.
Rank:   Sergeant
Army No.:  .189
Notes:   MFP. Enlisted in 38 Foot, 19 Brigade born Aldershot, Hampshire, occupation none, transferred to MFP, served Malta 2.10 years, Egypt 2 years, 20/11/1898 to discharge at Aldershot time served, concuct very good, address: 77 Range House, Parker Street, Silvertown, London E. 20/11/1877 enlisted in 19 Brigade, later South Staffordshire Regiment, No. 1194, age 14.1 years, born Kingston Surrey. 1/4/1886 transferred to MFP, 26/7/1892 Cpl, 16/11/1898 Sgt, 20/11/1898 to discharge, address: 77 Grange House, Parker Street, Silvertown, London E. Served Home 20/11/1877 to 8/8/1880, Malta 9/8/1880 to 7/7/1882, Egypt 8/7/1882 to 21/3/1883, Malta 22/3/1883 to 21/2/1884, Egypt 22/2/1884 to 13/6/1885, Home 16/6/1885 to 22/11/1898 to discharge time served, conduct Very Good, Address: Walton on Hill, Epsom, Surrey. 20/3/1885 suffered gun shot wound in action, right thigh, recommended for change sent to Malta.. Francis McKeon. He has the same No. as Cpl C Green, MMP.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (2)
  1. Decoration:   Egypt Medal 1882-1889 Gazette Date: 1880-03-24 Gazette Issue: WO 100/57 Gazette Page: 464
Citation:   Awarded at Pte. No. 1194, 1 South Staffordshire Regiment.
  2. Decoration:   Khedive's Star 1882-1891 Gazette Date: 1888-11-28 Gazette Issue: WO 100/57 Gazette Page: 486
Citation:   Awarded as Pte No. 1194, 1 South Staffordshire Regiment.