| Surname: | Andrews |
| Initials: | F G |
| Rank: | Pte A/Sgt |
| Army Number: | 656 |
| Notes: | MMP. From Bridport. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medal, First served abroad (1) France, 6/10/1914. 27/10/1896 he enlisted in the Royal Field Artillery, No. 16947, age 18 years, occupation Labourer, born Blanford, Dorset, address: 12 Charles Street, Blanford. Served Home 27/10/1896 to 15/5/1897, South Africa 16/5/1897 to 6/10/1901, India 7/10/1901 to 16/2/1904, Home 17/2/1904 to 26/10/1908 to discharge time expired, address: Bothenhampton, Bridport, Dorset. 7/11/1905 transferred to MMP. 17/12/1910 he married Bessie Jane Beales at the Registry Office Blanford, they had 2 children. 31/8/1914 he re enlisted in MMP, age 34.10 years, occupation Postman. Served Home 31/8/1914 to 10/10/1914, BEF 11/10/1914 to 5/6/1919, Home 6/6/1919 to 5/7/1919, 6/7/1919 to class Z reserve. Embarked for France 5/10/1914 and served with 7 Division, 24/9/1915 Guards Division then Base Rouen. 28/12/1915 17 Division. 25/3/1919 Appointed A/SSM unpaid vice P/5282 Botting and posted to 34 Division. 23/4/1919 To British Army of the Rhine Eastern Division. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 6/10/1914. His No. indicates he formerly enlisted in the 1890's. 6/6/1919 he received £2 on the Fovant No 1 Demobilization Acquittance Roll. He has the same No. as WOll M E Pryce. MFP and L/Cpl J W Gerrard MMP.Frederick George Andrews. |
Decoration Record: |
| Decoration: | Military Medal (London Gazette: 31227 Page: 3443 March 13, 1919) |
| Citation: | Citation for MM: Australian Corps HQ, France. On August 14th 1918 a dump of gun ammunition caught fire. This NCO with great presence of mind and gallantry removed the camouflage and put out the fire though not before two of the cartridges had exploded. His gallant act was the means of saving considerable quantities of ammunition and possible casualties.Routine Order No44 by Lieut Gen Sir John Monash KCB.Unit shown as HQ 17 Division on MM Medal Card. |
| Decoration: | Commendation (London Gazette: Corps Order Books 24 Page: 188 Aug. 30, 1918) |
| Citation: | Acts of Courage Extracted From the Corps Order Books.656 ACTING SERGEANT F G ANDREWS MILITARY MOUNTED POLICEMentioned by Lt General Sir John Monash, KCB. VO in Australian Corps Routine Orders No. 44 dated 30/8/18 for:- On August 14th 1918 a dump of gun ammunition caught fire, this NCO with great presence of mind and gallantry removed the camouflage and put out the fire, though not before two of the cartridges had exploded. His gallant act was the means of saving considerable quantities of ammunition and possible casualties.He was awarded the Military Medal for this act. |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/140 Page: 169 June 6, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Orange Free State, Transvaal, Defence of Ladysmith, Laing's Nek, Transvaal, awarded as A/Bdr. 13 Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. |
