Military Provost Staff Corps
Soldier Details:
Surname: | Thorpe | |
Initials:   | W.H. | |
Rank:   | Lance Corporal | |
Army No.:  | P/9903 | |
Notes:   | MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 2/5/1917 to 4/6/1918. 11/10/1918 Discharged. Info from Pension Index Cards:- 4/MT/2884. Thorpe, William Henry, MFP, P/9903, A/L/Cpl, 11/10/18 to discharge, born 1878, 17 Briggate, Windmill, Nr Shipley, disability DAH (disorderly action of heart), last entry 16/10/22, disability 20%, 8/- per week + 3/6 for wife and child from 8/11/22 to 6/11/23. Also:- Thorpe, William Henry, MFP, P/9903, West Yorkshire Regt, Lincolnshire Regt, 11/10/18 to discharge, DEAD 25/10/28, 17 Briggate, Windmill, Shipley, Yorks, Stamp: Ad 9/11/18 at 13/9 from 19/10/18 to 14/10/19, Chelsea No. VV50/1705, received 14/11/18. William Henry Thorpe. |
Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  | 1. Decoration:   Silver War Badge | Gazette Date: 1918-11-08 | Gazette Issue: WO 329/3243 | Gazette Page: List MPC/87 |
Citation:   Badge no. B36570. Enlisted 22/8/1915, Discharge 11/10/1918. KR 392 (xvi) AO VI/1918. Age 40 years 0months. Served abroad. |