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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Smith
Initials:R A
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/14021
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 27/9/1915 to 7/5/1917. Formerly Pte. 7 King's Shropshire L I. No. 14892. 14/12/18 Discharged.
Info from pension cards:- 5/MS/3279. Smith, Richard Albert, MFP, P/14021. 26/9/18 discharged, born 1883, single, 4 John Street, Blaenogevy? Wales, 27/9/18 pension GSW left hand. Also:- Smith, Richard Albert, MFP, P/14021, 26/9/18 to discharge, 5/MS/3279, 4 John Street, Nantymoel. Stamp: Ad 9/10/18 at 8/3 from 1/9/18 to 30/8/18, Chelsea no. VV50.1635, received 9/10/18
Richard Albert Smith.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/125 Jan. 28, 1919)
Citation: Badge No. B91824. Enlisted 15/10/1914, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 36years 0months. Served abroad.