Military Provost Staff Corps
Soldier Details:
Surname: | Thompson | |
Initials:   | J.E. | |
Rank:   | Lance Corporal | |
Army No.:  | P/15609 | |
Notes:   | MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star with clasp and rose (clasp 11532), Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 6/10/1914 to 10/7/17. Formerly Pte. 1 Grenadier Guards. No. 15022. 24/5/19 Discharged. Info from Pension Index Cards:- MINISTRY OF PENSIONS AND NATIONAL INSURANCE, CLAIMANT. 11/W/125653, 7/MT/689, Thompson, Alma Beatrice, man's name Thompson, John Edgar, MFP, U/L/Cpl, P/15609, relationship to man Widow. Also:- 7/MT/689. Thompson, John Edgar, MFP, P/15609, L/Cpl, 24/5/19 to discharge, born 1893, single, 72 Tannery Yard, Leen Gate, Old Fenton, Nottinghamshire, disability DAH (disorderly action of heart), Neurasthenia, attr. last entry 18/12/22, disability 50%, 20/- per week, not eligible DAC, 13/11/23. John Edgar Thompson. |
Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  | 1. Decoration:   Silver War Badge | Gazette Date: 1919-07-16 | Gazette Issue: WO 329/3243 | Gazette Page: List MPC/181 |
Citation:   Badge No. B250989. Enlisted 5/8/1914, Discharged 24/5/1919. K.R. 392 (xvia). A.O. 29/19. Age 27years. Served abroad. |