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Surname:Dunn
Initials:J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/15758
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 2/9/1915. He enlisted in the Northamptonshire Regiment, No. 3447 30/9/91, 22/8/93 transferred to the Dorsetshire Regiment, No. 4122, served Home 30/9/91 to 12/9/93, India 13/9/93 to 5/5/03, Home 6/5/03 to 2/10/06, India 3/10/06 to 26/11/09, Home 27/11/09 to 11/12/09 to discharge. Born Croydon, age 18.6 years, occupation Labourer, formerly served in 3 West Surrey Regiment. Diagnosed with primary syphilis 30/12/92. He re enlisted 23/10/14 in the 3 Dorsetshire Regiment, No. 22897 age 41.7 years, occupation Labourer, home address:42 Johnson Road, Croydon, Surrey. Served Home 23/10/14 to 1/9/15, BEF 2/9/15 to 5/1/19, Home 6/1/19 to 12/2/19. Class Z Reserve 12/2/19 to 12/2/20, 13/2/20 discharged. 21/10/199 married Samantha Harriot Owens at Croydon Registry Office. He died 11/4/44 at 130 Spa Hill, Upper Norwood, London, age 70 years, occupation Gardener. James Dunn.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Indian General Service Medal 1895-1902 (London Gazette: WO 100/88 Page: 25 Nov. 24, 1898)
Citation: Clasps:Tirah 1897 - 1898 and Punjab Frontier 1897-1898. Awarded as Pte 1 Dorsetshire Regiment, No. 4122.