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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Crichton
Initials:C W
Rank:Acting Sergeant
Army Number:5124
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 5/11/1914. Formerly Pte. 1/4 Seaforth Highlanders. No. 2215, transferred to MFP date not known. Later commissioned in Army Ordnance Corps, London Gazette 30035, page 3920, dated 26/4/1917, Army Ordnance Department, The undermentioned WO's, NCO's and men to be temp. 2/Lt's (on Prob), 18/3/1917 A/Sgt Charles William Crichton, from Mil. Foot Police. 12/8/1919 later A/Captain. Home address: St Clements, Leigh Hall Road, Leigh on Sea then 151 Balfour Road, Ilford, Essex. His MFP No. on medal card reads (5124) 23263 ?
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 31446 Page: 8782 July 10, 1919)
Citation: MID France whilst A/Capt Army Ordnance Corps.