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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Davies
Initials:W J
Rank:Corporal
Army Number:P/7273
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (2b) Gallipoli, 23/9/1915 to 17/2/16. Shown as (1) France, 23/9/15 on medal card. Formerly Cpl 1/1 Welsh Horse. No. 393. 11/5/18 Discharged, shown as 14/12/18 on medal roll page 48.
Info from Pension Index Cards:- 5/MD/5572. Davies, William James, MFP, P/7273, Cpl, 16/9/19 to discharge, born 1880, single, 74 Carmarthen Road, Cwmburla, Swansea, 123 King Edward Road, Swansea, disability Varix both legs, aggr. Also:- Davies, William James, MFP, P/7273, Cpl, Welsh Horse, 184304, 4466, 27/4/18 to discharge, 5/MD/5572, 74 Carmarthen Road, Cwmburla, Swansea, Stamp: Ad 1/5/18 at £35 from Grat, Chelsea No. VV501260, received 6/5/18. Case returned to R5 from PWP on 31/1/23.
William James Davies.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/69 June 21, 1918)
Citation: Badge No. 418465. Enlisted 4/9/1914, discharged 11/5/1918. Class P Army Reserve awarded gratuity. Age 35years 7months. Served abroad.