| Surname: | Lawford |
| Initials: | L C G T |
| Rank: | Acting Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 1245 |
| Notes: | MFP. Ypres. From Keyhaven Nr Lymington Hants. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 9/8/1914. Later awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct medal, AO/136 of 1926. The first member of the Military Foot Police to be awarded the DCM. He has the same No. as Sergeant Major J Newman, MPSC. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 30450 Page: 61 Jan. 1, 1918) |
| Citation: | MFP. Ypres. From Keyhaven Nr Lymington Hants. Notification of DCM. L/Cpl(A/Sgt). |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 30636 Page: 4672 April 17, 1918) |
| Citation: | MFP. Ypres. From Keyhaven Nr Lymington Hants. DCM Citation.1245 LANCE CORPORAL (ACTING SGT) L C G T LAWFORDYPRES MILITARY FOOT POLICEFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has done consistent good work, always displaying courage and coolness under trying conditions, and proving himself invaluable in every way.The first member of the Military Foot Police to be awarded the DCM. |