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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Ward
Initials:W G
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:374
Notes:MMP. 8/12/1889 he enlisted in the Royal Sussex Regiment, No. 3003, age 18 years, born Horsham, occupation baker, 20/9/1890 he transferred to O Battery, Royal Horse Artillery, No. 80529, 25/3/94 transferred to MMP, 30/7/1907 discharged at own request having completed 18 years service. 13/10/1906, Court of Enquiry, India, Tis man committed the act while temporary insane and was not responsible for his actions, would to neck, razor. 19/10/1914 he re enlisted in the Royal Field Artillery, No,. 16008, age 43.10 years, 9/2/1918 discharged no longer physically fit for war service. 6/10/1913 he married Harriet Mary Holder, spinster, at the Parish Church Corsham, address: Police Station, Corsham and South View Villas, Bradford Road, Corsham, Wiltshire.
William George Ward.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/2969 Page: RA/1432 Feb. 11, 1918)
Citation: Badge No. 325795, 16009, Gnr Ward, William George, 40 Reserve Bty, RFA, enlisted 19/10/1914, discharged 9/2/1918, sickness, age 47 years, KR 47 2(d), served Home.