Military Provost Staff Corps
Soldier Details:
Surname: | McGinley | |
Initials:   | J. | |
Rank:   | Lance Corporal | |
Army No.:  | P/8552 | |
Notes:   | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 17/12/1915 to 18/6/1916. Formerly Pte. 6 Connaught Rangers. No. 6/4111. 3/6/18 medically discharged. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Widow's Pension Card:- MPW2. Ireland awards section, John McGinley, No. 8552, MFP, L/Cpl, 10/5/1924 Died, rheumatic fever, widow Elizabeth McGinley, Braughshene, Co Antrim, Ireland. Also:- McGinley, John, MFP, P/8552, 3/6/18 to discharge, Broughshene, Ballymena, Co., Antrim, file destroyed 25/7/3? to effects 26/5/24, 12/MM/4846. Stamp: Ad 29/5/18, at 27/6 from 4/6/18 to 23/6/18, Chelsea no. VV56.1317, received 27/5/18. Also:- 12/MM/4846. McGinley, John, MFP, P/8552, A/L/Cpl, 3/6/18 to discharge, married, Broughshene, Balymena, Co. Antrim, disability Rheumatism, attr. John McGinley. |
Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  | 1. Decoration:   Silver War Badge | Gazette Date: 1918-06-17 | Gazette Issue: WO 329/3243 | Gazette Page: List MPC/66 |
Citation:   Badge No. 414389. Enlisted 5/4/1915, discharged 3/6/1918. Army Order 265 of 1917. Sec B. Age 38years 2months. Served abroad. |