| Surname: | Brace |
| Initials: | E |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/1114 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awards 1915 Star, Victory and War Medal. First served abroad 29/5/1915 to 12/10/15. 12/2/17 Discharged, Info from Pension Index Cards:- Brace, Ernest, MFP, P/1114, 2/2/17 to discharge, 3/II/116.3, Ad 31/1/17 at 18/9 from 13/2/17 for six months, received 31/1/17, 11/M/30802, Chelsea No. 111122/E. Also:- Brace, Ernest George, MFP, P/1114, see Brace, Ernest. Ernest Brace. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 29422 Page: 73 Jan. 1, 1916) |
| Citation: | France & Flanders. L/Cpl. |
| Decoration: | Military Medal (London Gazette: 29749 Page: 8998 Sept. 14, 1916) |
| Citation: | France & Flanders. The 1st MM awarded to MFP. Police Review 1916:It has been officially reported that Lance Corporal Brace of the Military Police has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. We understand that Brace, whilst carrying a wounded officer, was badly hit by shrapnel in the neck, a serious operation being afterwards necessary. This occurred "Somewhere in France" last November. Brace has quite recovered, and is now at Aldershot. The Chief Constable (Portsmouth) has sent a telegram of contratulations to the worthy recipient. Police Review 29/9/1916, page 407. |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/13 Jan. 30, 1917) |
| Citation: | Badge no. 22192. Enlisted 23/4/1915, discharged 12/2/1916, wounds para 392 (xvi) no longer physically fit for War Service. Served abroad. |