Military Provost Staff Corps

Soldier Details:

Surname:	Skelton
Initials:	F.J.
Rank:	Lance Corporal
Army No.:	P/16832
Notes:	MFP. Served Home. Info from Pension Index Cards:- 1/MS/5706. Skelton, Frank J, MFP, P/16832, L/Cpl, 66 Brown Avenue, Clydebank. No other pension details. Also:- Skelton, Frank J, MFP, L/Cpl, P/16832, date of discharge 3/6/1919, cause of discharge Para 392 (xvi) KR, no longer physically fit for war service, WO 29/19. 2/10/1918 enlisted, List MPC/180. Also:- Skelton, Frank J, MFP, P/16832, "Note" No STA should be paid in this case, man in receipt of pension in 2 Gordon Highlanders, 3107-19, 4/2. Also:- PF.23M. Skelton, Frank, James (erased) P/16832, MFP, Gordon Highlanders, 26878, name of child: Maggie Smith, Elrick Cottage, Alfsed, Aberdeen, 1/MS/5706, 1/D/5508, 31/5/28 and 3/7/28. Frank James Skelton.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)

1. Decoration:   Silver War Badge

Gazette Date: 1919-06-19

Gazette Issue: WO 329/3243

Gazette Page: List MPC/180

Citation:   Badge No. B229608. Enlisted 12/10/1918, Discharged 3/6/1919. K.R. 392 (xvi). A.O. 29/19. Age 29years. Served home.