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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Kite
Initials:C E W
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/11972
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 31/3/1915 to 19/11/1915. Formerly Pte. 4 Gloucestershire Regt. No. 3691. 14/12/18 discharged. 1918 served in HQ Northern Command.
Info from Pension Index Cards:- Kite, Charles Edward William, MFP, P/11972, 30/4/18 to discharge, 8/MK/331, 47 Avon Park, Redfield, Bristol & 18 Bellvue Crescent, Clifton Wood, Clifton, Bristol, Stamp: Ad 24/4/18 at 27/6 from 1/5/18 to 28/5/18, Chelsea No. VV.50.1221, received 29/4/18. Also:- 8.MK/331. Kite, Charles Edward, MFP, P11972, L/Cpl, 30/4/18 to discharge, born 1891, married, 1/5/18 pension commenced. 26 Bellvue Crescent, Clifton, Bristol, disability GSW left arm.
Charles Edward William Kite.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/127 Jan. 28, 1919)
Citation: Badge No. B92573. Enlisted 12/12/1914, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 28years 1months. Served abroad.