| Surname: | Parish |
| Initials: | M F |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/2834 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 25/3/1916. Extract from the Harrogate Herald, 24/11/15. PRESENTATION TO MR M F PARISH. On Monday evening at a meeting of the Spa Lodge, RAOB ath the Victoria Hotel, Mr M F Parish solicitor, of Harrogate and a prominent member to the order who is leaving Harrogate to join the Military Foot Police at the front, was the recipient of a presentation consisting of an illuminated silver wristlet watch. The presentation was made by Mr J A Middlebrook on behalf of the members who presumed the hope that Mr Parish would return safely back to Harrogate after the war. Mr Parish was also the recipient of a smoking outfit, subscribed for by a few personal friends. In acknowledging the gifts Mr Parish expressed his deep thanks to the donors, and said he was not making the change without some sacrifice in leaving his business, but when the war was over he hoped to return safely to Harrogate and again be amongst friends. Extract from the Leeds Mercury, 27/11/1915. Solicitor "Special." Harrogate Man Going on Military Police Duty in France. Mr M F Parish, second in command of the Harrogate Special Constables, has joined the Military Foot Police for service in France. he is a well-known solicitor in the town, and is the first civilian in Harrogate to enlist in this body. he has been the recipient of several presentations on his departure. |