Military Provost Staff Corps
Soldier Details:
Surname: | Willis | |
Initials:   | G.H. | |
Rank:   | Lance Corporal | |
Army No.:  | P/15563 | |
Notes:   | MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 4/10/16 to 14/5/17 and 26/6/17 ton28/8/17. 2/11/1915 enlisted as a Pte. 7 Somerset Light Infantry. No 25998. Transferred to MFP date not known, 9/1918 with APM Birmingham, home address: 3 Sherwood Street, Keynsham, 30/11/18 Discharged. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Willis, George Herbert, MFP, P/15563, L/cpl, 30/11/1918 discharged, born 1876, married, 3 Sherwood Road, Keynsham, Bristol, disability GSW left Army, 19/4/1921 disability less than 20%, 9/6d per week for 156 weeks plus £40 terminal gratuity. Also: Willis, George Herbert, L/Cpl. MFP, 15563, DEAD 20/6/1924, 30/11/1918, 8/MW/2432, 3 Sherwood Road, Keynsham, Nr Bristol, Somersetshire, Stamp: Ad 30/12/1915 at 13/9d from 1/12/1918 to 3/6/1919, Chelsea No. VV50, received 31/12/1918. George Herbert Willis. |
Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  | 1. Decoration:   Silver War Badge | Gazette Date: 1918-11-12 | Gazette Issue: WO 329/3243 | Gazette Page: List MPC/90 |
Citation:   Badge no. B51355. Enlisted 15/6/1916, Discharge 30/11/1918. KR 392 (xvi) AO VI Sep/1918. Age 42years 6months. Served abroad. |