Soldier Details:
Surname: Veysey
Initials:   W.
Rank:   Sergeant
Army No.:  .546
Notes:   MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 24/8/15. Formerly Gnr 122 Battery, Royal Field Artillery, No. 11948. Transferred to MMP 12/4/1904. Born in South Milton, Devon age 24.8 years, occupation barman, enlisted 18/8/00. Discharged Para 392 XVII KR age 42 years. Served in 23 Div, 8 Div where on the 3/2/17 he received a FGCM for drunkenness whilst on active service, reduced to Cpl and 4 days confinement. 10/3/17 1 Division, 3/1/1918 63 Division, 4/10/19 Cologne, 2 Squadron MMP his horse fell on him, 2 months in hospital 27/11/18 50 Division, 23/4/19 BAOR Drunk whilst on active service, loss of seniority. Discharged 13/2/21. Home address now: Brownford Farm, Knowstone, Devon. Served Woolwich 20/8/00 to 3/4/01, Cahir 4/4/01 to 3/1/04, Bulford 4/1/04 to 11/4/04, Aldershot 12/4/04 to 18/11/04, Dover 19/11/04 to 31/12/08, Bulford 1/1/09 to 9/9/09, En Route 10/9/09 to 22/9/09, Egypt 23/9/09 to 24/8/15, 6/3/17 1 Division, 5/1/18 A/Sgt 63 Division, 27/11/18 50 Division, 23/4/19 BAOR. Address: absent voters list 1918, 3 Taunton Road, Lewisham, London. Has post 1920 No. 7681003. 1911 he was serving in Egypt, L/Cpl. William Vesey. He has the same No. as L/Cpl. J Roads. MFP.