| Surname: | Hallaway |
| Initials: | S W |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | P/3 |
| Notes: | MMP. From Portman Square London. Name spelt Halliway in Div History. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 24/9/1915 to 29/6/15. Discharged Class Z reserve 7/2/1919. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Hallaway, William ?, MMP, P/3, No Decision, MH/7456, 30/11/1920. Also 170997, Hallaway, Sydney Waldron, MMP, P/3, demob 7/2/1919, 14/10/1921, 1/MH/5456, passed to PIO, Pilcon Recd 12/10/1920, Rejected 14/10/1921. Also Hallaway, Sydney Weldron, MMP, P/3, Sgt, 7/2/1919 to discharge, c/o Fraser, Clais Cottage, Smiths Lane, Nairn, Scotland, disability Sciatica, no due to or agg. by service. Sydney Waldron Hallaway. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Military Medal (London Gazette: 30312 Page: 10027 Sept. 28, 1917) |
| Citation: | MMP. MM Battle of Ypres 1917. |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 31186 Page: 2417 Feb. 18, 1919) |
| Citation: | MMP. Notification of DCM. |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 31726 Page: 440 Jan. 10, 1920) |
| Citation: | MMP. DCM Citation.P/3 SERGEANT S W HALLAWAY25 DIVISION MILITARY MOUNTED POLICEOn the night of 7 October, 1918, he was on duty near St. Martin for seven hours under constant shelling. It was due to his coolness and disregard of danger that the flow of the traffic was not impeded, and he was further instrumental in saving many casualties by his intelligent control. He has consistenly carried out his duties in an exemplary manner. |