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Surname:Findlay
Initials:C
Rank:Sergeant
Army Number:.148
Notes:MMP. 23/11/1877 he enlisted 2 Dragoons, No.2026. age 24 years, occupation Clerk, born Vinocklands, Moray. 28/7/82 transferred to MMP. address: Craigmill, Forres, Elgin. 28/7/1882 transferred to MMP, 5/11/1885 Cpl. 13/7/1889 Sgt., Served Home 23/11/77 to 16/3/82, Egypt 17/3/82 to 26/12/92, Home 27/12/92 to 22/11/98. 5/11/83 promoted Cpl, 13/7/88 promoted Sgt. 22/11/1898 to discharge at Colchester, Address: Mr Gardiner, 171 Hospital Street, Glasgow, Scotland, conduct very good. 22/7/86 married Teresa Corti at Alexandria, Egypt. Served Egypt 10.4 years. 12/1/1918 he died at Glasgow from pneumonia.
Charles Findlay.
He has the same No. as C/Sgt J C Sheeny MFP.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (London Gazette: WO 100/60 Page: 197 Oct. 1, 1882)
Citation: Clasp: "Tel El Kebir". Awarded as Pte. No. 2026 2 Dragoon No.. Remarks: Serving with Military Police , Egypt.
Decoration: Khedive's Star 1882-1891 (London Gazette: WO 100/60 Page: 216 March 28, 1883)
Citation: Remarks: MM Police Cairo. Awarded as Pte No. 2026 (2 dragoon No.) Serving with MMP Cairo.