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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Gilbert
Initials:W
Rank:Corporal
Army Number:P/576
Notes:MMP. Medal card has no medals listed but annotated: Son applies for deceased father's medals 23/11/1923. Home Address: (son) Mr A E Gilbert, 6 St. George's Road, Eastney, Portsmouth. Served in the 11 hussars and 10 Hussars, No. 4297, has scar, bullet wound right thigh during Boer War. Re enlisted 12/11/14 age 44 years 301 days, occupation Furniture Dealer, home address: 105 Queen Street, Portsea, Portsmouth. 5/7/15 District Court Martial, Blackdown, charge whilst on active service using threatening language to his superior officer. Awarded 10 days detention and discharged for misconduct at home, para 392 (xi) KR. William Gilbert.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/116 Page: 136 Dec. 31, 1901)
Citation: Clasp: Orange Free State, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Awarded whilst Pte. 10 Hussars, No. 4297. 1901-02 clasps shown on medal roll WO 100/116, page 195, 18/12/03. Shown as having scar from bullet wound in right thigh received during Boer War.