Military Provost Staff Corps
Soldier Details:
Surname: | Wilkinson | |
Initials:   | W. | |
Rank:   | Lance Corporal | |
Army No.:  | P/175 | |
Notes:   | MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medal. First served abroad (1) France, 21/10/1914 to 9/2/15. Previously served in the Royal Navy No. 216492, 17/12/1903 enlisted for 12 years. 30/9/1914 he enlisted in the MFP age 49.2 years, born Birchall, Lancashire, occupation Miner, address: Wife, 1 Birchall Street, Burnley, 4/6/1915 discharged no longer physically fit, Address: 1 Birchall Street, Burnley, Lancashire, awarded £30 gratuity, disability Debility not as a result of service. Served Home 30/9/1914 to 19/10/1915, BEF 20/10/1914 to 9/2/1915, Home 10/2/1915 to 4/6/1915 to discharge. He was awarded £30 grant, for Debility, not as a result of service. 16/5/1919 Pension Appeal Tribunal disallowed. Info from Pension Index Card:- Wilkinson, William, MFP, No, 175, 30693/D, SFJ6Z. 29/12/1873 he married Mary Hanforth, Spinster at St Andrews, Burnley. William Wilkinson. |
Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  | 1. Decoration:   Silver War Badge | Gazette Date: 1916-11-11 | Gazette Issue: WO 329/3243 | Gazette Page: List MPC/6 |
Citation:   Badge No. 59085. Enlisted30/9/1914, discharged 4/6/1915, sickness para 392 (xvi) no longer physically fit for war service. Served abroad. |