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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Ford
Initials:W
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:590
Notes:MFP. He is listed in the Naval & Military Courts Martial Register WO/9210 placer Heidelberg Sub District, South Africa No. 590, L/Cpl. W Ford, MFP, offence section 19 on duty, plea not guilty, finding guilty, sentene 28 days imprisonment with hard labour, 29/7/1901, 14 days remitted. Transferred to 2 Middlesex Regiment No. 4645.
He has the same No. as L/Cpl J Rutherglen, MMP.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: QSA Medal Roll WO 100/234 Page: 199 July 5, 1901)
Citation: Clasps: Transvaal, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Laing's Nek.Also shown on WO 100/195, page 116, dated 5/3/1903 2 Middlesex Medal Roll.Also shown on 4 Brigade Staff Medal Roll WO 100/299, page 54, 30/6/1901. Lined through, on police roll.
Decoration: King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/339 Page: 27 March 25, 1903)
Citation: Awarded as No. 4645 Pte. W Ford, 2 Middlesex Regiment. Formerly MFP No. 590