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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Gill
Initials:W I
Rank:L/Cpl A/Cpl
Army Number:1155
Notes:MFP attached MMP 1914. From Marylebone. Shown as MFP on MSM. Awarded the 1914 Star with clasp and rose (clasp 6410), Victory and War Medal. First served abroad Salonica (on medal card) should be (1) France 6/11/1914. Shown as (1) France, 5/11/1914 to 11/5/1915 and (3) Egypt 7/10/1915 on medal roll page B575. Info from Army Record: Born Wouldham, Kent, enlisted 20/9/1905 in the Royal Artillery, No.48228, age 19. Formerly served in the 4 Volunteer Bn Royal West Kent Regiment. Transferred to the MFP 1/9/1911. Discharged time served 20/9/1913. Re enlisted 5/8/1914. Discharged to B Army Reserve on demobilization 26/2/1919. Served Home 5/8/1914 to 4/11/1914, BEF 5/11/1914 to 11/5/1915, Salonika 7/10/1915 to 5/12/1918, En route 4/12/1918 to 24/12/1918, Home 25/12/1918 to 26/2/1919. Home address in 1919: 8 Crawford Buildings, Homer Street, London WI. Later T/Sgt. 26/2/19 Surplus to military requirements having suffered impairment since entry into the service. 23/11/1918 shown as entering 28 General Hospital age 31 years, unit HQ Base suffering from Malaria.
Info from Pension Index Card:- Gill, William Isaac, A/Sgt, MMP, MFP, 1155, RFA, DEAD 15/4/29, 11/M/323605. Stamp: Ad 25/4/19 at 15/4 from 27/2/19 to 2/9/19, Chelsea no. A/Misc/MMP/399, received 28/4/1930.
30/1/19 awarded £2 on the Crystal Palace Demobilization Acquittance Roll.
William Isaac Gill.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 30740 Page: 6927 June 11, 1918)
Citation: Salonika.
Decoration: Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 31373 Page: 6958 June 3, 1919)
Citation: Salonica. Devotion to duty. L/Cpl (T/Sgt). William Isaac Gill.
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/194 Nov. 18, 1919)
Citation: Badge No. B336811. Enlisted 20/9/1907, Discharged 26/2/1919. K.R. 392 (xvia). A.O. 29/19. Age nk years. Served abroad.