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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Austin
Initials:D W
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/17682
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star with clasp (24376) and rose and Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 16/8/1914 to 15/10/1914. Formerly Pte. 1 East Surrey Regt. No. L/9374. Discharged 3/7/1915 no longer physically fit for war service.
Served Home 4/12/1907 to 12/8/1914. BEF 13/8/1914 to 15/10/1914, Home 16/10/1914 to 31/7/1915. He is shown as MFP on medal card but there is not mention of transfer from East Surrey Regt to MFP in his service record. His SWB is on the roll of the East Surrey Regt.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3046 Page: E1207/1 Feb. 19, 1919)
Citation: Badge No. B139138. Enlisted 4/12/1905, discharged 31/7/1915. Sickness para 392 (xvi) KR. Age 25years. Served abroad. East Surrey Regimental SWB Roll.