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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Wiffen
Initials:H G
Rank:Sergeant
Army Number:P/1820
Notes:MMP. From Maidstone. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 3/9/1915 to 31/10/1915 and (3) Egypt, 1/11/15 to 11/11/18. Discharged class Z reserve 9/4/1919.

Extract from the London Evening Standard 3 August 1915.
A close finish was also seen in the 300 yards handicap. Corporal H.G. Wiffen, Military Mounted Police, 20 yards start, gaining the verdict by a yard from R. C Blackmore, Welsh Regiment (20 yards) in 31.15 Sec.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 31371 Page: 6934 June 3, 1919)
Citation: Egyptian Exp Force. Devotion to duty. Sgt. Harry George Wiffen.