Military Provost Staff Corps
Soldier Details:
Surname: | Robbins | |
Initials:   | E.C. | |
Rank:   | Lance Corporal | |
Army No.:  | P/9749 | |
Notes:   | MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star, with clasp and rose (clasp 6656), Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 13/8/1914 to 30/12/1914. Formerly Pte. 1 Gloucestershire Regt. No. 7671. 14/12/1918 discharged, surplus to military requirements not having suffered impairment since entry into the service. 1918 Served E Area Northern Command. Inf from Pension Index Card:- SB36. 5/MR/3617. Robbins, Edward Charles, MFP, P/9749, A/L/Cpl, 14/12/18 to discharge, born 1885, married, 12 Pennant Street, Ebbw Vale, Mons. 29 Abernant, Road, Markham Village, Holly Bush, 15/12/18 awarded pension of bronchitis, aggr. Also:- Robbins, Edward Charles, L/Cpl, MFP, P/9749, Gloucestershire Regt, Essex Regt, 5/MOC/3617, 14/12/18 to discharge, 12 Pennant Street, Ebbw Vale, Mons. Stamp: Ad 22/8/19 at 8/3 from 15/12/18 to 29/12/18, Chelsea no. MVO.2371, received 25/9/18. Edward Charles Robbins. |
Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  | 1. Decoration:   Silver War Badge | Gazette Date: 1919-02-13 | Gazette Issue: WO 329/3243 | Gazette Page: List MPC/138 |
Citation:   Badge No. B114615. First served abroad 21/7/1904, discharged 14/12/1918. 392 (xxva) A.O. 29/1919. Age 33years 1months. Served abroad. |