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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Badland
Initials:G H
Rank:Staff Sergeant
Army Number:W/1644
Notes:MPSC. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 12/12/14. 6/9/1919 to class Z reserve. 5/4/1891 he enlisted in the Kings Royal Rifles, No. 6506, age 21, occupation Grocer, born Liverpool, 4/6/1903 discharged time expired. Served Home 5/6/1891 to 1/12/1891, Gibraltar /12/1891 to 12/1/1895, Malta 13/1/1895 to 15/7/1896, South Africa 16/7/1896 to 9/6/1899, Home 10/6/1899 to 3/11/1899, South Africa 4/11/1899 to 12/11/1900, Home 13/11/1900 to 4/6/1903 to discharge. 21/10/1914 re enlisted in the MPSC No. W/1644 as A/Sgt, age 43.7 years, occupation Caretaker, home address 57 Hartsthorn Street, Bilston. Served Home 21/10/1914 to 11/12/1914, BEF 12/12/1914 to 21/5/1915, Home 26/1/1915 to 6/9/1919 to class Z reserve. George Henry Badland.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/196 Page: 240 July 31, 1901)
Citation: Clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Laing's Nek. Awarded as Cpl. Kings Royal Rifles, No. 6506.