Military Provost Staff Corps

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Soldier Details:
Surname: Stephenson
Initials:   J.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  P/15870
Notes:   MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 3/5/16 to 4/11/18. Formerly Sgt. 41 Division, Army Cyclist Corps. No. 4161. Christian name shown as William on SWB list. 21/1/19 Discharged. Info from Pension Index Cards:- 2/MS/1750. Stephenson, William, MFP, P/15870, A/C/Cpl, 21/1/19 to discharge, born 1896, 34 High Tenters Street, Bishop Aukland, Durham & 58 North Bondgate, Bishop Aukland, 22/1/19 pension commenced, disability Deafness, Dual Award 29/5/23, last entry 10/5/22, disability 30%, 12/- pw, from 17/5/22 to 15/5/23. Also:- Stephenson, William, DLI, Army Cyclist Corps, MFP, 19864 - 4161 - P/15870, 21/1/19 to discharge, 2/MS/1750, 34 High Tenters Street, Bishop Aukland, Co. Durham, Stamp:- Ad 12/2/19 at 8/3 from 22/1/19 to 22/7/19, Chelsea No. VV.50. 1973, received 13/2/19. William Stephenson.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  1. Decoration:   Silver War Badge Gazette Date: 1919-04-25 Gazette Issue: WO 329/3243 Gazette Page: List MPC/166
Citation:   Badge No. B173763. Enlisted 18/8/1914, Discharged 21/1/1919. K.R. 392 (xvi). A.O. 29/19. Age 27years 0months. Served abroad.