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Soldier Details:
Surname: Threadgold
Initials:   F.H.
Rank:   Pte A/Cpl
Army No.:  P/6411
Notes:   MMP. From Sarsham. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 13/10/1914 to 24/6/1915 and 15/4/1916 to 4/11/1917. Formerly Pte. 7 Dragoon Guards, No. 5046. Info from Army record: Born Buckherst Hill, Essex. General labourer prior to enlistment, enlisted age 18, on 10/09/1910. Transferred to MMP 1/10/1916. Medical discharge 21/2/1918 No longer fit for Military Service. Address in 1918 1 Frank Street, Newport, Mons. Offences on his conduct sheet, Hipswell Camp (Catterick), 6/3/1916, I. Breaking out of camp. II. Absent from 11pm 10/4/1916 to reveille 7/3/1916, Witnesses SSM C Simmons, Punishment severe reprimand, date 8/3/1916, awarded by Capt M Drummond APM. Aldershot 10/4/1916, Absent off leave from 11pm, 10/4/1916 until 9pm 11/4/1916 (27 hours), reprimanded, date 12/4/1916, awarded by Col F Dorling, forfeits 1 days pay. In the Field, 11/3/1917, Whilst on Active Service entering a coffee house whilst on duty not paying for refreshments ordered and consumed, witness Delaene, Alice, reprimanded, date 23/3/1917, awarded by Capt J Stallard Capt APM. Two No's. on medal card P/4611 and P/6411(correct No.). Served Home 10/9/1910 to 21/11/1912 India 22/11/1912 to 20/9/1914, Home 21/9/1914 to 12/10/1914, BEF 13/10/1914 to 24/6/1915, Home 25/6/1915 to 14/4/1916, France 15/4/1916 to 4/4/1917, Home 5/11/1917 to 4/5/1918. 14/3/1918 medically discharged. Info from pension card:- 5/MT/1675. Threadgold, Francis Henry, MMP, P/6411, A/L/Cpl, 14/3/18 discharged, Born 1892, Single, 38 Bridge Street, Bungay, Suffolk. 15/3/19 pension GSW right hip with fracture, due to 70%, transferred to London Region 38 Bridge Street, Bungay, Suffolk 29/12/22. Also:- Threadgold, Francis Henry, MMP, P/6411, 14/3/18 to discharge, CB6583, 1931 DEAD 10/8/31, 11/M/405148, 38 Bridge Street, Bungay, Suffolk. Stamp: Ad 6/3/18 at 27/6 from 15/3/18 to 17/9/18, Code VV50.1051, received 18/3/18. Francis Henry Threadgold.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (2)
  1. Decoration:   Military Medal Gazette Date: 1918-01-28 Gazette Issue: 30498 Gazette Page: 1399 Theatre: B.E.F. France & Flanders
Citation:   France.
  2. Decoration:   Silver War Badge Gazette Date: 1918-03-19 Gazette Issue: WO 392/3243 Gazette Page: List MPC/55
Citation:   Badge No. 374016. Enlisted 10/9/1910, discharged 14/3/1918. Army Order 265 of 1917. Sec B. Age 25years 10months. Served abroad.