Military Provost Staff Corps
Soldier Details:
Surname: | Ponsford | |
Initials:   | G.H. | |
Rank:   | Lance Corporal | |
Army No.:  | P/16171 | |
Notes:   | MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 28/1/1916 to 16/4/1917 and 6/9/1917 to 31/12/1917. Formerly Pte. 16 KRRC. No. C/1374. Home address: 3 Prospect Cottage, Caldbee Hill, Battle, Sussex. Transferred to MFP 4/9/18 for duty in Southern Command. 8/2/1919 medically discharged. Info from Pension Index Card:- Ponsford, George Henry, L/Cpl, MFP, P/16171, Kings Royal Rifle Corps, 1374, 8/2/19 to discharge, 11/M/102580, 3 Prospect Cottage, Caldbeehill, Braith Sussex. Stamp: Ad 4/3/19 at 5/6 from 9/2/19 to 13/5/19, Chelsea no. VV50.2035, received 5/3/19. George Henry Ponsford. |
Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  | 1. Decoration:   Silver War Badge | Gazette Date: 1919-03-25 | Gazette Issue: WO 329/3243 | Gazette Page: List MPC/145 |
Citation:   Badge No. B135139. Enlisted 30/8/1915, discharged 8/2/1919. K. R. 392 (xvi). Served abroad. |