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. |