Military Provost Staff Corps

unknown year no badge
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.