1. Decoration: Mention in Despatches

Gazette Date: 1917-12-24

Gazette Issue: 30445

Gazette Page: 13492

Citation: France & Flanders. L/Cpl.

2. Decoration: Meritorious Service Medal

Gazette Date: 1919-01-18

Gazette Issue: 31132

Gazette Page: 1016

Citation: France & Flanders. Devotion. L/Cpl. John William Petch.

Surname:	Petch
Initials:	J.
Rank:	Lance Corporal
Army No.:	P/797
Notes:	MMP. 25 Division. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 24/9/1915 to 29/6/18 and 15/9/18 to 11/11/18. Discharged class Z reserve 11/8/1919. Later Metropolitan Policeman.