| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 15/8/14 to 29/11/14 (14 star not found) and (3) Egypt, 12/12/15 to 29/11/18. Formerly Pte. 9 Lancers. No. 113. He was born in Colchester, enlisted in Aldershot and resided in Willesden. Died of pneumonia contracted on active service 29/11/18, 78 Field Ambulance, Bulgaria. Wife Mary Ann Daisy Blake, married 23/10/1911, born 9/9/1888, of 38 Denbeigh Road, Willesden, NW 10 and 7 Taylor Lane, Willesden, London NW 10. 27/5/1919 she received a pension of 13/9 + 6/8 for 1 child George William born 11/3/1915.
He has a Widows' Pension Sheet and Pension Card with same information.
Info from Army Register of Soldier's Effects. 1901-1929. 826494. registry no. E683448, Blake, John George, MMP, Pte, A/L/Cpl, P/5529, DIED 29/11/18, Field Ambulance, Bulgaria, 10/5/19 widow sole leg. Mary A J was left £52-06-07 including £25 war gratuity.
Info from Pension Index Cards:- 83. Blake, Mrs Marg. Ann D, 7 Taylor Lane, Willesden, London NW10, P/5529, L/Sgt John George Blake, MMP. Also:- W1. WFJ.195. Blake, John George, P/5529, MMP, L/Cpl, DIED 29/11/18 from pneumonia contracted on active service, Widow: Mary Ann D. 7 Taylor's Lane, Willesden, NW10, born 9/9/88 DEAD, 16/9/31, 30/12/18 awarded a £6 grant, child George William, born 11/3/15. 9/6/19 she was awarded a pension of 20/5 per week, sent to AP branch 19/8/19, No. 41488. Also:- Registered no. APW/41488, Blake, Mary Ann Daisy ( J G), 31 Denbigh Road, Willesden, London NW 10, MMP, L/Cpl, P/5529.
John George Blake. |
