Surname: | Major |
Initials: | J W |
Rank: | Acting Sergeant |
Army Number: | P/6110 |
Notes: | MMP. From East Ham. Formerly A/Sgt. 5 Lancers, No. 6606. Awarded the 1914 Star with clasp and rose, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 15/8/1914. 11/6/1902 he enlisted as a Pte in the 5 Lancers No. 6606, age 18.6 years, occupation Polisher, born Foulsham, Norfolk, address: Father, Clarence Terrace, Lower Clapton London N E and 61 Well Street, Hackney, London, 15./8/1915 attached to MMP, 3 Cavalry Brigade, 28/11/1916 transferred to MMP, 30/12/1918 A/Sgt, 29/11/1916 attached APM Havre, 8/3/1917 3 Cavalry Div, 1/4/1917 4 Cavalry Div, 8/6/1918 3 Cavalry Div, 10/12/1918 A/Sgt 60 Div, 21/12/1918 4 Army, 31/12/1918 60 Div, 9/6/1919 to class Z reserve. Served Home 11/6/1902 to 9/6/1905, Army Reserve 10/6/1905 to 4/8/1914, Home 5/8/1914 to 14/8/1914, BEF 15/8/1914 to 9/5/1919, Home 10/5/1919 to 8/6/1919, class Z reserve 9/6/1918.23/10/1910 he married Alice Maria Kendrick, they had 1 child, address 117 Abtimore Avenue, Barking Road, East Ham, London. Number on medal card 6110 should be P/6110. John William Major. |
Decoration Record: | |
Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 30750 Page: 7156 June 17, 1918) |
Citation: | France. Devotion to duty. L/Cpl. |