Soldier Details:
Surname: Ward
Initials:   J.
Rank:   Staff Sergeant
Army No.:  W/1694
Notes:   MPSC. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 15/12/14. Formerly served in the Kings Own Scottish Borderers, 26/11/1914 re enlisted in the Military Provost Staff Corps, age 52.11 years, occupation Malster, lived Crakehall, North Yorkshire. 1911 Census age 50 years, born Bellerby, North Yorkshire, occupation relief postman, living in Crakehall, North Yorkshire. 26/11/1914 promote Sgt, 24/1/1917 promoted A//Sgt, served Home 26/11/1914 tro 24/12/1914, BEF 25/12/1914 to 20/7/1918, Home 21/7/1918 to 19/5/1920 to discharge. John Ward.