Military Provost Staff Corps

Soldier Details:

Surname: Tyrer

Initials: W.

Rank: Sergeant

Army No.: .191

Notes: MFP. Freemans Journal, 15/11/1898. Presentation to Sergeant Tyrer, Military Foot Police. Sergeant Tyrer, of the Military Foot Police who has been transferred to Belfast, was last evening entertained by the Sergeants and Constables of the D MP (Dublin Metropolitan Police), Castle Barracks and was presented with a handsome watch and chain. The Sergeant has been stationed in Dublin for the past four years, and during that time made a host of friends. Sergeant Caddan, of the Castle Barracks, made the presentation and briefly alluded to the pleasant comradeship spent with Sergeant Tyrer. The latter suitably responded and a very pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent. Same number as Sgt J Walsh, MMP. Extract from Western Morning News, 17/3/36. The medal and annuity for meritorious service have been awarded to Sergt. W. Tyrer, late Corps of Military Police.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (3)

1. Decoration: Meritorious Service Medal

Gazette Date: None

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Citation: Found on WWI medal card. Tyrer W. MSM, MFP, Sgt. Registration No. 460. File no Boa/32510.

2. Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal

Gazette Date: 1901-10-02

Gazette Issue: QSA Medal Roll

Gazette Page: 202

Citation: Clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith. Roll annotated: To Railway Police SA 15/2/1901 and issue authority on roll of 10th Bde Staff 68/staff/510.

3. Decoration: King's South Africa Medal

Gazette Date: 1902-12-23

Gazette Issue: King's South Africa Medal Roll

Gazette Page: 307

Citation: Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Sgt.

Surname:	Tyrer
Initials:	W.
Rank:	Sergeant
Army No.:	.191
Notes:	MFP. Freemans Journal, 15/11/1898. Presentation to Sergeant Tyrer, Military Foot Police. Sergeant Tyrer, of the Military Foot Police who has been transferred to Belfast, was last evening entertained by the Sergeants and Constables of the D MP (Dublin Metropolitan Police), Castle Barracks and was presented with a handsome watch and chain. The Sergeant has been stationed in Dublin for the past four years, and during that time made a host of friends. Sergeant Caddan, of the Castle Barracks, made the presentation and briefly alluded to the pleasant comradeship spent with Sergeant Tyrer. The latter suitably responded and a very pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent. Same number as Sgt J Walsh, MMP. Extract from Western Morning News, 17/3/36. The medal and annuity for meritorious service have been awarded to Sergt. W. Tyrer, late Corps of Military Police.