| Surname: | Chalmers |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/16133 |
| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 21/5/1916 to 12/6/1916 and (4) Mesopotamia, 13/6/1916 to 31/12/1917 and (3) Egypt, 21/1/1918. Formerly Pte. Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, No. 5594 and later Pte 1 Highland Light Infantry. No. 7867. He was born in Swinton, Berwickshire and enlisted 25/5/12 age 38 years occupation Shale Miner. Transferred to MMP 15/6/16. Served home 25/5/12 to 12/6/126, Med Exp Force 13/6/16 to 31/12/17, En route 1/1/18 to 20/1/18, Egypt 21/1/18 to 4/11/18, Home 5/11/18 to 20/11/18 discharged under para 392 (xxi) KR. Shown on SWB Roll MPC/152 and lined through. Info from Pension Index Card:- Chalmers, A/L/Cpl, James, P/16133, Z/Misc/MMP/3338, former no. A/7867, D/P rec. 2/12/19. James Chalmers. |