| Surname: | Scurfield |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/1974 |
| Notes: | MFP. From Fulwell. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 18/11/1915 to 22/11/1916 and 13/3/1917. Military Honours. L/Cpl John Scurfield, MFP, has been awarded the Military Medal for devotion to duty. Before enlisting he was a member of the Durham Co. Constabulary, and was stationed at Fulwell. Police Review 4/1/1918, page 4. Extract from the Newcastle Journal, 26/12/1917. Military Medalist. Lance Corporal John Scurfield, Military Foot Police, of 6, Annie Street, Fulwell, Sunderland has been awarded the Military Medal for devotion to duty. Extract from the Police Review, page 4, 4 January 1918. Military Honours Lance Corporal John Scurfield, Military Foot Police, has been awarded the Military Medal for devotion to duty. Before enlisting he was a member of the Durham Co. Constabulary stationed at Fulwell. |
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| Decoration: | Military Medal (London Gazette: 30424 Page: 13020 Dec. 12, 1917) |
| Citation: | France. |