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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Fretter
Initials:W H
Rank:Sergeant
Army Number:P/908
Notes:MMP. 1 Corps. From London WC. Awarded the 1915 Star Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 29/8/1915. Later Labour Corps. No. 564199. 2 x Medal Cards, Fretter William Henry and Fretter William H. He has 2 x medal cards, card 1 x No 908 William H Fretter Sgt. 1915 Star and card 2 x No.908 William Henry Fretter Victory War Medals. From Corps Order Book 24 page 131: Transferred to 7 Kings Shropshire Light Infantry 1/6/1918 under AO 204 of 1916 in rank of Sgt for inefficiency at infantry rates of pay. Discharged Class Z reserve 22/2/1919. Later served in the Metropolitan Police. His number on medal cards (2) is 908 and P/908 on MID and MSM.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 30101 Page: 5326 May 29, 1917)
Citation: France & Flanders. Sgt.
Decoration: Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 30750 Page: 7146 June 17, 1918)
Citation: France. Sgt. Devotion to duty.