Soldier Details:
Surname: McKay
Initials:   D.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  P/2482
Notes:   MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (3) Egypt, 3/1/1916. 9/11/1915 he enlisted as L/Cpl, MFP age 21.1 years, occupation Police Constable, born Birtley, Co. Durham, 16/9/1919 Class Z Reserve. Suffered from effects of Malaria. Info from Pension Index Cards: 2/MM/1212. Mc Kay, Donald, MFP, 2482, L/Cpl, 16/9/1919 discharged, born 1894, single, address: Police Station, New Silksworth, Co. Durham disability effects of Malaria, last entry 9/4/1920, disability 20%, weekly rate 8/- from 21/4/1920 to 19/4/1921. Also: McKay, Donald DEAD, RCC 9/1/1924, MFP, P/2482, 16/9/1919, 2/N7N7/1212, 1 Edith Street, Consett, Stamp: Ad 16/10/1919 at 16/- from 17/10/1919 to 20/4/1920, Chelsea No. 3141, received 17/10/1919. Donald McKay.