Military Provost Staff Corps

Soldier Details:

Surname: Portway

Initials: G.

Rank: Lance Corporal

Army No.: P/5045

Notes: MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 16/7/1915 to 10/6/1918. Formerly Pte. 5 Ox & Bucks L I. No.18271. 14/12/18 Disembodied, surplus to military requirements having suffered impairment since entry into the service. He has 2 x medal cards, 1 x G Pontway, 1915 Star and 2 x G Portway. Info from Pension Index Card:- Portway, George, L/Cpl.MFP, P/5045, Ow & Bucks L I, 4263, 11/918 to discharge, 11/M/392413, 301 Glyn Road, Clapton Park, London N E. Stamp: Ad 18/9/18 at 5/6 from 12/9/18 to 29/9/18 Chelsea no. VV50.1578, received 24/9/18. George Portway.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)

1. Decoration: Silver War Badge

Gazette Date: 1919-01-23

Gazette Issue: WO 329/3243

Gazette Page: List MPC/120

Citation: Badge No. B87139. Enlisted 12/4/1915, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 41years 4months. Served abroad.

Surname:	Portway
Initials:	G.
Rank:	Lance Corporal
Army No.:	P/5045
Notes:	MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 16/7/1915 to 10/6/1918. Formerly Pte. 5 Ox & Bucks L I. No.18271. 14/12/18 Disembodied, surplus to military requirements having suffered impairment since entry into the service. He has 2 x medal cards, 1 x G Pontway, 1915 Star and 2 x G Portway. Info from Pension Index Card:- Portway, George, L/Cpl.MFP, P/5045, Ow & Bucks L I, 4263, 11/918 to discharge, 11/M/392413, 301 Glyn Road, Clapton Park, London N E. Stamp: Ad 18/9/18 at 5/6 from 12/9/18 to 29/9/18 Chelsea no. VV50.1578, received 24/9/18. George Portway.