| Surname: | Edwards |
| Initials: | J D |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/7033 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 17/8/1917. 24/10/1914 he enlisted as a Pte in the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry, age 30.3 years, address: 1 Water Lane, Frankwell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 9/9/1916 transferred to MFP, 10/5/1919 do disembodiment. Served Home 24/10/1914 to 16/8/1917, Italy 17/8/1917 to 10/4/1919, Home 11/4/1919 to 10/5/1919, 10/5/1919 disembodied. 1/7/1906 he married Sara Evans, Spinster at the Registry Office ? they had 4 children. 16/9/1919 he was awarded a pension of 8/- per week till 16/8/1921, disability 20%, Otitis Media (Swelling in inner ear). Info from two Pension Index Cards: Edwards, John Davenport, MFP, P/7033, L/Cpl, 10/5/1919 to discharge, married, 1 Water Lane, Frankwell, Shrewsbury, disability Otitis Media, las entry 22/6/1922, disability 30%, man 12/-, children 7/- from 16/8/1922 to 14/8/1923. Also: PPS 44058, Edwards, John Davenport, MFP, P/7033, 2793, 10/5/1919, 11/9/1920, Stamp: Ad 31/8/1920 at 8/- from 16/9/1919 to 16/8/1921, Chelsea No. MVO.2897, received 3/9/1920, 6/9/1920, 1 Water Lane, Frankwell, Shrewsbury. John Davenport Edwards. |