Military Provost Staff Corps

Soldier Details:

Surname: Richards

Initials: M.

Rank: Lance Corporal

Army No.: P/7249

Notes: MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 23/11/1914 to 24/12/14. Formerly Pte. 2 Welsh Regt. No. 6377. 14/12/18 Discharged surplus to military requirements having suffered impairment since entry into the service. Info from pension record: Mathew Richards. 24/9/18 discharged, born 1882, married, 46 Thesiger Street, Cardiff. 25/9/18 awarded pension for Bronchitis. Has second card; same details address The Grove, St Columb, Cornwall, card marked transfer to Wales region. Mathew Richards.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)

1. Decoration: Silver War Badge

Gazette Date: 1919-01-28

Gazette Issue: WO 329/3243

Gazette Page: List MPC/125

Citation: Badge No. B91823. Enlisted 27/3/1900, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 37years 0months. Served abroad.

Surname:	Richards
Initials:	M.
Rank:	Lance Corporal
Army No.:	P/7249
Notes:	MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 23/11/1914 to 24/12/14. Formerly Pte. 2 Welsh Regt. No. 6377. 14/12/18 Discharged surplus to military requirements having suffered impairment since entry into the service. Info from pension record: Mathew Richards. 24/9/18 discharged, born 1882, married, 46 Thesiger Street, Cardiff. 25/9/18 awarded pension for Bronchitis. Has second card; same details address The Grove, St Columb, Cornwall, card marked transfer to Wales region. Mathew Richards.