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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Gilbert
Initials:W
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/9166
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 3/12/1914 to 7/2/1915 and (3) Egypt, 25/5/1915 to 16/3/1916 and (1) France,15/3/1916 to 16/6/1916. Formerly Pte. 3 Hampshire Regt. No. 3/4406. 4/4/18 medically discharged.
Info from Pension Index Card:- Gilbert, William, MFP, P/9166, 4406, 4/4/18 to discharge, VI.409.12, 11/M/24256, SFJ.745, Stamp: Ad 24/4/18 at 27/6 from 5/4/18 to 7/5/18, Chelsea No. VV50.1110, received 13/5/18. 24 Railway Cottages, Union Street, Farnborough, Hants.
William Gilbert.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/56 March 21, 1918)
Citation: Badge No. 375674. Enlisted 18/8/1914 discharged 4/4/1918. Army order 265 of 1917, Sec D. Age 45years 8months. Served abroad.