| Surname: | Luff |
| Initials: | W |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | .419 |
| Notes: | MFP. 14/5/85 he enlisted in the Leicestershire Regiment, No. 1325, Military Foot Police, Staff of the Army, Military Foot Police. Born Linchmere, Haselmere, Surrey . Served India 3 years, South Africa 8 months. 18/5/06 discharged age 39, at Aldershot, after 21 years, conduct exemplary, address: 76 Cherwood Street, Westminster, SW. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Corps order no. 1 27/7/1903. 2/12/1894 he married Anna M Porter at St Werburgh, Dublin. 15/1/1945 he died age 76 years at St Richards Hospital, Chichester, address: Roma. Linchmere Road, Hammer, Linchmere, he died from Myocadia Degeneration and Parkinson's Disease. 19/5/1885 he enlisted in the Leicestershire Regiment No. 1325, age 18.3 years, occupation Labourer, born Hazelmere, 24/8/1891 transferred to MFP, 7/12/1900 Cpl, 1/8/1902 Sgt. 18/5/1906 to discharge time expired, London, conduct exemplary. Served Home 7/12/1887 to 6/12/1887, India 7/12/8887 to 1/12/1890, Home 2/12/1890 to 17/10/1899, South Africa 18/10/1899 to 17/6/1900, Home 18/6/1900 to 18/7/1906. 29/8/1982 to 21/2/1903 shown as serving on the Staff of the Army. William Luff alias Meshach Luff. Same number as L/Cpl F West MMP. Extract from the Belfast News Letter, 18/3/1902. Dublin Castle. At the conclusion of the trooping of the colours, His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught took up a position inside the military quadrangle, opposite the viceroy's balcony, attended by his staff, and presented war and distinguished service medals to the following officers and men who have served in South Africa. Sgt Luff, Military Foot Police. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: QSA Medal Roll WO 100/234 Page: 199 July 5, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Paardeberg, Dreifontain,Cape Colony. |
| Decoration: | India General Service Medal 1854 (London Gazette: WO 100/73 Page: 142 March 28, 1891) |
| Citation: | Clasp: Burma 1887-89. Awarded as Pte. 2 Leicestershire Regiment, No. 1325. |