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. |