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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Gurney
Initials:A G
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/13743
Notes:MFP. Formerly Pte, 4 Worcestershire Regiment, No. 11589 and East Kent Regiment, No. 3175 (No. on medal card, No. in LG 241138). Awarded DCM (East Kent Regiment) and MID (East Kent Regiment) 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (2 a) Balkans, amended to (2 b) Gallipoli, 21/3/1915. In his pension record he received an extra 6d on top of pension for DCM. Home address in 1/1920: 5 School Walk, Whittington, Worcester. Shown as having served 5 years in India. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal 28/8/17.
Info from Pension Index Cards:- Gurney, Alfred George, MFP, P/13743, 10765, 5175, 211138, 15/11/19 to discharge, SFJ.4861, 6/MG/1709, 5 School Walk, Whittington, Worcester, Stamp: Ad 12/3/20 at 8/- from 10/1/20 to 24/8/20, Chelsea No. MVO.2821. received 15/3/20.
Alfred George Gurney.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 30233 Page: 8332 Aug. 15, 1917)
Citation: Mesopotamia. Pte. (East Kent Regiment). No. shown as 241138 in the LG.
Decoration: Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 30259 Page: 8995 Aug. 29, 1917)
Citation: Mesopotamia. Pte. Citation: For gallant conduct. He has done consistently well throughout the operations.Serving with East Kent Regiment. No Shown as 241138 in this LG. Later MFP.
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/197 March 24, 1920)
Citation: Badge No. 467162. Enlisted 4/1/1909, Discharged 15/11/1919. K.R. 392 (xvia). A.O. 29/19. Age 29years. Served abroad.