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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Lewis
Initials:F C V
Rank:Acting Sergeant
Army Number:818
Notes:MMP. From Tylers Green, Nr High Wycombe. Formerly 3 Hussars, No. 3297, transferred to MMP 4/7/1914. Awarded the 1914 Star with clasp (1/6278) and rose, Victory and War Medals and Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Army Order 150 of 1927). First served abroad (1) France, 6/10/1914. Later Sgt. Post 1920 No. 7681083. Frederick Charles Victory Lewis. Served occupation of Rhineland. He has the same No. as L/cpl A R French, MFP.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 31092 Page: 42 Jan. 1, 1919)
Citation: MMP. Notification of DCM. L/Cpl (A/Sgt).
Decoration: Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 31534 Page: 11136 Sept. 3, 1919)
Citation: MMP. DCM Citation.P/818 LANCE CORPORAL (ACTING SGT) F C V LEWIS42 DIVISION MOUNTED MILITARY POLICEFor fearless devotion to duty and continuous good work as SSM of unit during the period January 1918 to date. Also for the example set to his men and total disregard for his personal safety during the active operations from 21 March to 5 April 1918, near Bucquoy.
Decoration: Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 31132 Page: 1016 Jan. 18, 1919)
Citation: France. Devotion to duty. Pte (A/Sgt). Frederick Charles Victor Lewis.