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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Spong
Initials:M G
Rank:Corporal
Army Number:P/700
Notes:MMP & MFP. Awarded 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 20/12/1914 to 10/1/15. Shown as serving in MMP and MFP on medal card. 14/12/18 medically discharged. Address: absent voters list 1918, 78 Gilbey Road, Wandsworth, London.
Info from Pension Index Cards:- Spong, Montague Gordon, 19 Montgomerie Road, Southsea, MFP, P/700, A/Cpl, 21/11/32. Also:- Spong, Montague Gordon A/Cpl, MFP, P/700, 4698, MMP, AA/M/11354, 2/4s.7-4-2, 78 Gilby Road, Tooting London. Stamp: Ad 9/1/19 at 6/- from 15/12/18 to 18/3/18, Chelsea no. VV50.1881, received 10/1/19.
Montague Gordon Spong.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/96 Jan. 7, 1919)
Citation: Badge No. B71448. Enlisted 12/12/1914, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvi)_Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 43years 3months. Served abroad.