| Surname: | Attfield |
| Initials: | P S |
| Rank: | Major |
| Army Number: | 106487 |
| Notes: | Provost Officer, General List SIB. 20/12/43 SIB Jerusalem. 9/10/44 DPM 21 Area Pro Coy, Palestine. Police Review 9/11/1945, page 537. Metro. News. MID. PS (2nd Class CID) Attfield (CO) joined the army 3/11/1939 and re joined the force 29/10/1945. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 36317 Page: 153 Jan. 6, 1944) |
| Citation: | Middle East. Palestine. Citation for MID: For hard work and devotion to duty with SIB., CMP., ME. Has been in charge of SIB. in Palestine since August 1942, and has devoted long hours of organising the protection and recovery of stolen WD property, the arrest of thieves and breaking up of gangs handling stolen arms, and bringing to trial Military personnel engaged in smuggling arms and narcotics. His tactful handling of subordinates and good relations with other branches of this service and excellent liaison with Civil Authorities have contributed greatly to the successful work of SIB in Palestine.Lieut Col C JK Harper DPM. SIB. ME. Maj Gen C D Morhead DAG. F C Bryant Provost Marshal, MEF. National Archive WO 373/88 Pt.4. |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 36546 Page: 1597 April 6, 1944) |
| Citation: | Middle East, Palestine. |
Provost Officer Appointments: | |
| No appointments recorded | |