Military Provost Staff Corps
Soldier Details:
Surname: | Wright | |
Initials:   | P.Y. | |
Rank:   | Lance Corporal | |
Army No.:  | P/8840 | |
Notes:   | MFP. Served Home. Enlisted 7/6/15 in the 5 Royal Sussex Regiment, No. 3280, Age 37 years, home address: 26 Holland Road, South Norwood, London, occupation Wood Machinist. 29/3/17 transferred to MFP. Military Police Corps Orders. Forfeits 1 day's pay under RW for absence 1/8/1918. 5/4/19 discharged no longer physically fit for war service, Hernia. Info from Pension Index Card:- Wright, Percival York, MFP, L/Cpl, P/8840, Royal Sussex Regt, 5/4/19 to discharge, SFJ.2661. Stamp: Ad 29/4/19 at £32-10-00 gratuity, Chelsea no. mVO.2168, received 30/5/19 Percival York Wright. |
Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  | 1. Decoration:   Silver War Badge | Gazette Date: 1919-05-16 | Gazette Issue: WO 329/3243 | Gazette Page: List MPC/168 |
Citation:   Badge No. B202183. Enlisted 7/6/1915, Discharged 5/4/1919. K.R. 392 (xvia). A.O. 29/19. Age 42years 0months. Served home. |