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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Barry
Initials:E
Rank:Sergeant
Army Number:P/194
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 18/10/1914. Discharged 29/1/1915. Formerly served in the 1 West Riding Regiment, No. 5018 for 7 years, he served under the alias of Edward Green. Received gun shot wound to left leg and right thigh in the South African War 1900-1902. He re enlisted 1/10/14 in the MFP age 39 years and 60 days, occupation Dustman, home address: 60 Alscot Road, Bermondsey, he was born in Bermondsey. Served home. Discharged 29/1/15 not likely to become an efficient soldier para 392 (iii) (c) K R through GSW received in the South African War, 1900-1902. 16/8/15 he re enlisted in the Army Service Corps, No DM2/17704, discharged 5/5/16 no longer physically fit for war service. Shown on MFP record as Embarked 18/10/14, 9/12/14 returned to England. 5/5/1916 discharged no longer physically fit for war service, old gun shot wound. Shown on medal roll C/134 page B1531 as having served as Pte. Rifle Brigade, No.5061. Edmund Barry.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/186 Page: 25 July 16, 1901)
Citation: Clasps: Paardeberg, Relief of Kimberley, Transvaal. Awarded as Pte. 1 West Riding Regiment, No.5018. Remarks: Invalided 19/7/00.
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329?3206 Page: ASC 200 Nov. 4, 1916)
Citation: Badge No. 80404, enlisted 16/8/15, discharged 5/5/16, Old gun shot wound para 392 (xvi), served abroad.