The badge of the Royal Military Police

Corps of Military Police

Soldier Record

Surname:Wright
Initials:E
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/78
Notes:MMP. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 7/10/1914. Discharged 25/4/1915. He enlisted 28/6/83 in the 1 Royal Dragoons, No. 2269, age 18 years, occupation Clerk. Served Home 28/6/83 to 30/10/99, South Africa 31/10/99 to 26/2/01, Home 27/2/01 to 30/4/01 to discharge after 18 years at own request. He re enlisted in MMP 9/9/14 age 49 years and 133 days, occupation Tram Driver, home address 222 Tiverton Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, born Harborne, Staffordshire. Served Home 9/9/16 to 25/4/15 discharged para 392 (ix) KR. He died 3/10/46 aged 81 years at 46 Woodleigh Avenue, Birmingham. Edward Wright.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/114 Page: 59 Nov. 1, 1901)
Citation: Clasps: Orange Free State, Transvaal, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Lainks Nek. Awarded as Pte 1 Royal Dragoons, no. 2269.
Decoration: King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/114 Page: 102 Nov. 1, 1902)
Citation: Clasp: South Africa 1901. Awarded as Pte 1 Royal Dragoons, No. 2269.