Military Provost Staff Corps

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Soldier Details:
Surname: Russell
Initials:   M.S.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  P/13859
Notes:   MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. Formerly Pte. Highland L I. No. 5091. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Widow: Martha. Russelll Matthew Smith, MFP, L/Cpl, P/13859, 332128, 5091, 3/1/19 to discharge, 11/W/116016, 12/12/58, MR/4600, 3 Whitevale Street, Dennistoun, Glasgow, 11 Region. Stamp: AD 22/1/19 at 8/3 from 4/1/19 to 8/7/19, Chelsea no. VV50.1920, received 23/1/19. Also:- 1/MR/4600. Russell, Matthew Smith, MFP, P/13859, A/L/Cpl, 3/1/19 to discharge, born 1893, single, 5 Whitevale Street, Dennistoun, Glasgow, 53 Tollcross Road, Parkhead, Glasgow. 4/1/19 awarded pension for GSW Chest, attr. Also:- MINISTRY OF PENSIONS AND NATIONAL INSURANCE, CLAIMANT. 11/W/116016, 1/MR/4600, Surname Russell, Martha, Man's name Russell Matthew Smith, MFP, L/Cpl, P/13859, relationship to man Widow. Matthew Smith Russell.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  1. Decoration:   Silver War Badge Gazette Date: 1919-01-07 Gazette Issue: WO 329/3243 Gazette Page: List MPC/96
Citation:   Badge No. B71444. Enlisted 20/11/1915, discharged 3/1/1919. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvi)_Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 25years 0months. Served abroad.