| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. and Territorial Efficiency Medal, Army Order 23 of 1920. First served abroad (1) France, 14/2/1915 to 8/7/1916 and 6/3/1918. Formerly Pte. 1 Cheshire Regt. No. 1630 and No. 240202. He enlisted in the 5 Cheshire Regiment (TF) on the 6/8/12, age 18.6 years, occupation Nurseryman, born Knustford, home address: 36 Silk Mill Street, Knutsford, Cheshire. Transferred to MFP 11/8/17. Received guns shot wounds to throat and right lung. Served Home 6/8/12 to 13/2/15, France 14/2/15 to 8/7/16, Home 9/7/16 to 5/3/18, France 6/3/18 to 9/10/19, Home 10/10/19 to 7/11/19, discharged 8/11/19. Served under APM Rouen. 25/5/18 in the field. Whilst on active service was dirty on duty, not cleaning his buttons and equipment. Severe reprimand. Capt B Warks, No. 14 Area Pembroke Dock.
Info from pension card: James Walker. A/Cpl. 8/11/1919 received pension for 20/- per week for 26 weeks
then reviewed. Sustained GSW to throat and right lung. |
