| Surname: | Harman |
| Initials: | W S |
| Rank: | Squadron Sergeant Major |
| Army Number: | 7681089 |
| Notes: | MMP. See No. 844 A/Sgt W Harman for more details. Served Northern Command. Extract from the Gloucester Citizen, 3 June 1932. MBE FOR GLOUCESTER MAN. SGT W S HARMAN'S CHINA SERVICE. Among the list of those awarded the Medal of the Order of the British Empire in the Birthday Honours list for meritorious services appears the following:- No. 7681089 Sergeant (temporary Squadron Sergeant-Major) Wilfred Stanley Harman, Military Mounted Police. Mr Harman who has just returned from China, after over 3 1/2 years in Shanghai, is a Gloucester man, and is at present living with his parents, who recently celebrated their golden wedding, at 112, Alfred Street. He has just retired after 21 years in the Army, and has seen service in many foreign countries. He went to Shanghai just after the disturbances in 1928 and was in that city during the recent fighting. MR HARMAN'S CAREER. Mr Harman was awarded the decoration for a distinguished military career and for his services during the recent fighting in Shanghai. he enlisted in the Hussars in April 1911, when he was 18 years of age. He served for four years and then jointed the Military Mounted Police from which, after 17 years he retired, and is now home on pension. During the Great War Mr Harman was mentioned in despatches by Field Marshal Haig, in 1917, and he was awarded the Victory Medal. After 18 years service he received the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. He served 3 years in India, one year in Germany, four and a half years in France, three and a half in China. Extract from the Cheltenham Chronicle 4 June 1932. OTHER LOCAL AWARDS. In the list of awards of the medal of the Order of the British Empire, for meritorious service, appears the name of No. 7681089, Sergeant (temporary squadron sergeant Major, Wilfred Stanley Harman, Military Mounted Police. Mr Harman, who has just returned from China after more than 3 1/2 years in Shanghai, is a Gloucester man and is at present living with his parents at 112 Alfred Street. He has just retired after 21 years in the Army and has seen service in many foreign countries. He went to Shanghai just after the disturbances in 1928 and was in the city during the recent fighting. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | British Empire Medal (London Gazette: 33831 Page: 3581 June 3, 1932) |
| Citation: | For Meritorious Service. |