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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Welch
Initials:W F
Rank:Sergeant
Army Number:.722
Notes:MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 12/4/1917. Enlisted in the South Wales Borderer's No. 6005, born St Woolos, Mons. Age 18.5 years, occupation Labourer. Served Home 16/8/1898 to 21/6/1900, South Africa 22/6/1900 to 23/9/1902, Home 24/9/1902 to 11/11/1917, BEF 12/4/1917 to 1/12/1919, Home 2/12/1919 to 29/12/1919 to discharge. Transferred to MMP 10/4/1903. He has the same No. as A/Sgt. T G Burnett. MMP.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/328 Page: 91 April 17, 1903)
Citation: Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Awarded serving with the 2 South Wales Borderer's. No. 6005.