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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Willey
Initials:H
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/14666
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 25/7/1915 to 11/11/18. Formerly Pte. 18 Army Cyclist Corps. No. 4275. 16/8/19 to class Z reserve.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Act of Courage (London Gazette: Corps Order Books 25 Page: 56 Feb. 24, 1918)
Citation: Acts of Courage Extracted From The Corps Order Book No25, page 56, dated 16/4/18.P/14666 LANCE CORPORAL H WILLEYMILITARY FOOT POLICE1st ARMYExtract from First Army Routine Orders No2453 - 24-2-18.On 21st January 1918 a team of horses attached to a pontoon park wagon became frightened and bolted. No P/14666 L/Cpl Willey MFP who was cycling near, dismounted, seized one of the horses heads and succeeded in bringing the team to a standstill, thus probably preventing a serious accident. The above entry has been duly entered on AFB 122 of No., P/14666 L/Cpl H Willey MFP.Auth:- Provost Marshall, HQ First Army. No MG/396 dated 12-3-18. (AFO 1810 BDF, MFP. No17. Dated 13-4-18)