Military Provost Staff Corps

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Soldier Details:
Surname: Townsend
Initials:   W.
Rank:   Sergeant
Army No.:  1012
Notes:   MFP. See P/5986 A/Sgt W Townsend MFP for more details. Info from Pension Index Card:- Townsend, William, MFP, 1012, A/Sgt, 8/12/16 to discharge, SFJ.82. Stamp: Afd 6/12/16 at 9/00 1/2 from 9/12/16 for life, Chelsea no. 93757/E. William Townsend.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  1. Decoration:   Silver War Badge Gazette Date: 1916-12-30 Gazette Issue: WO 329/3243 Gazette Page: List MPC/10
Citation:   Badge No. 100588. Enlisted 26/11/1894, discharged 8/12/1916. Age 41years 11 months, para 392 (xxi), termination of engagement. Served home.