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Soldier Details:
Surname: Williams
Initials:   H.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  P/8575
Notes:   MMP. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 16/8/1914 to 14/11/14 and (5) East Africa 24/5/16 to 11/11/18. Formerly Pte. 3 Hussars. No. 9075, shown as 7 Hussars on pension record. Transferred to MMP He enlisted 12/7/12 in the 7 Hussars, No. 9075 and later 9 Reserve Regiment of Cavalry. Enlisted age 18 years, occupation Gardener, home address: 155 High Street, Lewes, Nr Brighton, Sussex. 31/10/14 at Ypres had his right index finger amputated, shrapnel wound, list 3608. Served France 8/14 to 11/14, East Africa 7/16 to 10/16, British East Africa 11/16 to 2/17, German East Africa 3/17 to 5/19. 10/3/19 taken on strength of the Salvage Commission, East Africa, 10/4/19 struck of strength of Salvage Commission. 9/5/19 to England. Discharged class B reserve 4/11/19. Info from Pension Index Card:- Williams, Harry MMP, P/8575, Hussars, 4/11/19 to discharge, SFJ.4445, 155 High Street, Lewes, Nr Brighton. Stamp: Ad 6/12/19 at £27/10 gratuity, Chelsea no. S/Misc/3276, received 8/12/19. Harry Williams.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  1. Decoration:   Silver War Badge Gazette Date: 1920-07-14 Gazette Issue: WO 329/3243 Gazette Page: List MPC/199
Citation:   Badge No. 486809. Enlisted 12/7/1912, Discharged 4/11/1919. K.R. 392 (xvia). A.O. 29/19. Age 25.4years. Served abroad.