Military Provost Staff Corps

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Soldier Details:
Surname: Russell
Initials:   J.
Rank:   Private
Army No.:  P/4977
Notes:   MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 22/4/15. Formerly Pte, 1 Scots Guards, No. 12202. 30/5/18 medically discharged. Info from Pension Index Cards:- SB36. WIDOWS. 13/W/83, widow Russell, Georgina, husband Russell, James MFP, P/4977, case to HQ for decision 15/2/22. Also:- Russell, Georgina. 14 Craig Street, Blantyre,, P/4977, James Russell, MFP. 1/APW/6949, 1/WR/49, widow Russel, Georgina, husband Russell, James, P/4977, MFP, Pte, Refusal 3/5/22, 14 Craig Street, Blantyre. Also:- 1/MR/4194. Russell, James, MFP, P/4977, Pte. 30/5/18 to discharge, born 1876, married, 31/5/18 pension commenced, 14 Craig Street, Blantyre, disability Debitliy, attr. DECEASED 5/12/21. James Russell.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  1. Decoration:   Silver War Badge Gazette Date: 1918-05-13 Gazette Issue: WO 329/3243 Gazette Page: List MPC/65
Citation:   Badge No. 393123. Enlisted 14/11/1914, discharged 30/5/1918. Army Order 265 of 1917. Sec D. Age 49years 6months. Served abroad.