| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (2a) Balkans, 2/7/1915 to 11/11/18 and (1a) 7/7/16 to 11/11/18. He was born in Glasgow and enlisted and resided in Stockport. Died of influenza 3/6/19, Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. No inscription on gravestone.
Info from Widows' Pension Sheet, W F 25. P/21 A/L/Cpl John Melrose, MMP. Enlisted 3/9/1914, 6/3/1919 died France from influenza while on active service. Widow Mary Emma Melrose, born 7/3/1870 of 26 East Street, Edgeley, Stockport, Cheshire. 8/9/1919 she received a pension of 13/9 for herself and 20/- for 5 children, Florence, born 1/9/1903, Bertha, born 4/11/1905, John, born 22/3/1908, Jennie, born 20/9/1910 and Alice, born 11/1/1913. 26/3/1919 she received a grant of £10.
He also has a pension record card with info as above.
John Melrose. |
