Military Provost Staff Corps
Soldier Details:
Surname: | Wilding | |
Initials:   | G.J. | |
Rank:   | Lance Corporal | |
Army No.:  | P/2701 | |
Notes:   | MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 21/4/1917. He enlisted in the MFP 15/11/15, age 27.8 years, occupation Police Constable, home address: 9 Foxes Lane, Stafford Road, Wolverhampton. 23/4/17 Rouen, 9/5/17 Marseilles, 9/1/18 Havre, rheumatoid arthritis. 27/10/18 Marseilles charged with drinking in a bar on duty. Severe reprimand. 20/5/1919 discharged no longer physically fit for war service. George James Wilding. Info from pension card:- 6/MW/777. Wilding, George James, MFP, P/2701, L/Cpl, 20/5/19 discharged, born 1888, Married, 9 Foxes Lane, Wolverhampton. 21/5/19 awarded pension for arthritis, attr. Also:- Wilding, George James, MFP, P/2701, 20/5/19 to discharge, SFJ.2480, 6/MW/777. Stamp: Ad 30/5/19 at 8/3 from 21/5/19 to 8/6/19, Chelsea No. MVP.2290, received 2/6/19. George James Wilding. |
Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  | 1. Decoration:   Silver War Badge | Gazette Date: 1919-05-27 | Gazette Issue: WO 329/3243 | Gazette Page: List MPC/177 |
Citation:   Badge No. B210472. Enlisted 15/11/1915, Discharged 20/5/1919. K.R. 392 (xvi). A.O. 29/19. Age 31years. Served abroad. |