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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Fay
Initials:C W
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/5824
Notes:MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 13/3/1917 to 18/10/1917. He enlisted in the MFP 30/12/16 age 28.3 years, occupation Police Constable, home address: 134 Jessie Road, Southsea, Hampshire. Attested 11/12/15, Army Reserve 12/12/15 to 28/12/16, Home 29/12/16 to 12/3/17, BEF 13/3/17 to 18/10/17, Home 19/10/17 to 14/8/18 to discharged no longer physically fit for war service. Sustained gun shot wound to right thigh (HA 15088). Served with 1 Traffic Control Mobile Company.
Info from Pension Index Card:- Fay, Charles William, MFP, P/5824, A/L/Cpl, 14/8/18 to discharge, 134 Jessie Road, Southsea, Hants. Stamp: Ad 31/7/18 at 26/- from 18/9/18 to 19/8/19, Chelsea No;. VV50.1430, received 1/8/18. 11/M/85673.
Charles William Fay.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/76 Aug. 16, 1918)
Citation: Badge No. 442584. Enlisted 20/12/1916, discharged 14/8/1918. KR 392 (xvi), Army Order 265 sec B. Age 30years 11months. Served abroad.