| Surname: | Tyrer |
| Initials: | W |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | .191 |
| Notes: | MFP. Freemans Journal, 15/11/1898. Presentation to Sergeant Tyrer, Military Foot Police. Sergeant Tyrer, of the Military Foot Police who has been transferred to Belfast, was last evening entertained by the Sergeants and Constables of the D MP (Dublin Metropolitan Police), Castle Barracks and was presented with a handsome watch and chain. The Sergeant has been stationed in Dublin for the past four years, and during that time made a host of friends. Sergeant Caddan, of the Castle Barracks, made the presentation and briefly alluded to the pleasant comradeship spent with Sergeant Tyrer. The latter suitably responded and a very pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent. Same number as Sgt J Walsh, MMP. Extract from Western Morning News, 17/3/36. The medal and annuity for meritorious service have been awarded to Sergt. W. Tyrer, late Corps of Military Police. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: QSA Medal Roll Page: 202 Oct. 2, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith. Roll annotated: To Railway Police SA 15/2/1901 and issue authority on roll of 10th Bde Staff 68/staff/510. |
| Decoration: | King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: King's South Africa Medal Roll Page: 307 Dec. 23, 1902) |
| Citation: | Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Sgt. |
| Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: Page: None) |
| Citation: | Found on WWI medal card. Tyrer W. MSM, MFP, Sgt. Registration No. 460. File no Boa/32510. |