| Surname: | French |
| Initials: | J A |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/7043 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (3) Egypt, 10/9/1914 to 17/3/1915. 6/8/1914 enlisted Pte. 5 Lancashire Fusiliers. No. 2004. Occupation Fireman & Lamplighter, address 13 Chesham New Road Bury, Lancashire. 28/6/1916 to Kings Shropshire Light Infantry. 7/8/1915 sustained shrapnel wound to both knees. Served Home 4/8/1914 to 10/9/1914 Egypt 11/9/1914 to 2/5/1915, Gallipoli 3/5/1915 to 7/9/1915, Home 8/9/1915 to 28/1/1919, 25/2/1919 discharged. 27/1/1917 to MFP. Info from Pension Index Card:- 25567. French, James Albert, MFP, P/7043, Z/Misc/MFP/559, received 25/3/19, 13 Chesham New Road, Bury, Lancs, Rejected. James Albert French. |