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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Ryder
Initials:G F
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/5810
Notes:MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 13/3/1917 to 28/7/1917. Discharged 28/1/18, no longer physically fit for war service.
Info from Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. Died after discharge. 16/12/1919 widow Elizabeth received £17-10-00 war gratuity.
Info from Pension Index Cards: Ryder, Elizabeth Mary, 28 Barnwood Road, Silvertown, East Ham. Soldier MFP, L/Cpl. No. P/5810. Also:- Ryden, G M, MFP, P/5810, Man died 30/5/19 per PPS.9. PPS 107001 fwd to widow 14/6/20.
His name is spelt Ryder, and Ryden and initials G F and G M.
George Frederick Ryder.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/46 Jan. 11, 1918)
Citation: Badge No. 305240. Enlisted 9/9/1914, discharged 28/1/1918. Army Order 265 of 1917. Sec B. Age 40years 10months. Served abroad. Card annotated: Badge No.305240 brought in by Police.