| Surname: | Bray |
| Initials: | A W |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 615 |
| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the 1914 Star with Clasp (2/941) and Rose, Victory Medal and War Medal. First served abroad (1) France, 14/8/1914. 14/11/04 transferred to MMP. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 312 of 1917. Later T/WOII. Alfred William Bray. 1/10/1904 MMP, 7/1/1899 enlisted 10 Hussars No. 4094, 18/3/1904 7 Hussars No. 6812, 4/8/1904 18 Hussars no. 4804, Military Mounted Police, age 18.9 years, born St Edmunds, Salisbury, Wiltshire, occupation Labourer. Served Home 7/1/1899 to 5/11/1899, South Africa 6/11/1899 to 23/5 1900, Home 24/5/1899 to 22/2/1901, South Africa 23/2/1901 to 21/9/1902, India 22/9/1902 to 9/3/1904, Home 10/3/1904 to 17/3/1904, Home 18/3/1904 to 17/11/1904, Egypt 18/11/1904 to 17/11/1904, Egypt 18/11/1904 to 3/10/1910, Home 4/10/1910 to 12/8/1914. 1/10/1904 transferred to MMP, 18/10/1913 Cpl, 5/8/1914 Sgt, 16/4/1917 SSM, 4/2/1920 discharged. Peppard Road, Emersgreen, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire. 1/10/1917 Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. 30/3/1919 Cavalry Corps, 21/6/1919 Luxembourg. 9/5/1916 married Alice Maud Gilbert, at the Registry Office Reading, father William, Winberbounre Nr Salisbury. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 29422 Page: 72 Jan. 1, 1916) |
| Citation: | MMP. France & Flanders. Sgt. |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 29886 Page: 48 Jan. 1, 1917) |
| Citation: | MMP. Notification of award. Sgt (A/SM). |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 29940 Page: 1551 Feb. 13, 1917) |
| Citation: | MMP. France & Flanders. DCM Citation. 615 SERGEANT (ACTING SSM) A W BRAY MILITARY MOUNTED POLICEFor conspicuous devotion to duty. He has performed consistent good work throughout the campaign, and has at all times set a splendid example. |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/116 Page: 117 Dec. 31, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Paardeberg, Driefontein, Cape Colony, Transvaal. Awarded as Pte. 10 Hussars, No. 4094. |
| Decoration: | King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/304 Page: 3 March 3, 1903) |
| Citation: | Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Awarded as Pte. 10 Hussars, No. 4094. |