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Soldier Details:
Surname: Orr
Initials:   A.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  289
Notes:   MFP. 29/7/75 he enlisted in 55 Brigade, later 1 Seaforth Highlanders, No. 448, age 14 years, occupation Musician, born Aldershot, Hampshire, NOK Mrs Giles, Church Street, South Hyton, Sunderland. 1/8/88 transferred to MFP. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Army Order 1/10/94. Served Home 29/7/75 to 14/7/79, India 15/7/79 to 26/8/80, South Afghanistan 27/8/80 to 14/5/81, India 15/5/81 to 7/12/87, Home 8/12/87 to 14/12/87, Home 15/12/87 to 31/1/99 to discharge at Portsmouth, conduct very good, time expired. Became a messenger in the Army Service Corps office, Portsmouth. Alfred Orr. Same No. as Troop Sgt Major W Garnham MMP.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  1. Decoration:   Afghanistan War Medal 1878-80 Gazette Date: 1882-05-02 Gazette Issue: WO 100/53 Gazette Page: 4
Citation:   Awarded as No.448 Pte. A Orr, 1 Seaforth Highlanders.