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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Gardiner
Initials:W E
Rank:Sergeant
Army Number:P/83
Notes:MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 16/7/1915. Later Labour Corps. No. 297801. Class Z Reserve 1/3/1919. He was born in Clapham, London and enlisted 15/2/89 in the 5 Lancers, No. 3634, age 18.2 years, occupation Guard, home address: 23 Dutton Cottages, Eastleigh, Hampshire. Served Home 15/2/89 to 5/9/93, India 6/9/93 to 13/1/97, Home 14/1/97 to 1/12/99, South Africa 21/2/99 to 14/7/00, Home 15/7/00 to 15/2/02. He re-enlisted in the MMP 7/9/14, age 43 years 257 days, occupation Driller. He received a Field General Court Martial 20/3/16 and was imprisoned for 6 months then transferred to the 5 Lancers then 12/9/17 to the Labour Corps. No. 2978801. Served Home 7/9/14 to 15/7/15, BEF 16/7/15 to 19/1/19, Home 20/1/19 to 1/3/19. 17/2/95 married Annie Louisa Elton at Longstock, Southampton. He died in October 1949. Wallace Edward Gardiner.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/115 Page: 53 Sept. 2, 1902)
Citation: Clasp: Natal. Awarded as Pte. 5 Lancers, No. 3634.