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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Reid
Initials:S
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/1586
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 26/7/1915 to 21/12/1917. Medically discharged 4/5/18. 4/3/1915 enlisted in MFP, age 26 years, born Stockwell, London, occupation Police Constable, Metropolitan Police. Served BEF 27/7/1915 to 21/12/1917 to APM Railways, 1/3/1916 APM L of C Calais, 26/10/1916 PM 2 Army, Armentieres, 3/5/1918 transferred to Army Reserve G, for employment with Metropolitan Police.
Info from Pension Index Card:- Reid, Sidney, MFP, L/Cpl, P/1586, 3/5/18 to discharge, SFJ.685, 6 Clayton Street, Kennington, London S E. Stamp> Ad 24/4/18 at 27/6 from 4/5/18 to 4/6/18, Chelsea No. VV50.1241, received 29/4/18.
Sidney Reid.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/74 July 26, 1918)
Citation: Badge No. 431746. Enlisted 14/6/1915, discharged 3/5/1918. Class P Army Reserve with pension. Age 28years 11months. Served abroad.