| Surname: | Sheath |
| Initials: | W B |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 530 |
| Notes: | MFP. 26/6/91 he enlisted in the Hampshire Regiment, No. 3546, age 20.9 years, occupation Polulterer, born Newport Isle of Wight, home address: Mayfield, Fairlee, Newport, Isle of Wight. Previously served in the 3 Hampshire Militia, discharged by purchase. 6/1/97 transferred to the MFP. 26/3/07 promoted Sergeant. Served home 26/6/91 to 4/2/93, India 5/2/93 to 2/4/96, Home 3/4/96 to 15/10/99, South Africa 16/10/99 to 13/11/02, home 14/11/02 to 25/6/12 to discharge time served. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Army order 270 of 1902. 17/2/03 he married E J Elderfield at Newport Isle of Wight. See No. W/1594 A/SM W Sheath, MPSC for more details. 1911 Census serving in Chatham Barracks. Walter Bertrand Sheath. Same No. as L/Cpl, C H Sharp MMP. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: QSA Medal Roll WO 100/234 Page: 200 July 5, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Belmont, Modder River, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Orange Free State. |
| Decoration: | King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/355 Page: 306 Dec. 23, 1902) |
| Citation: | Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. |