| Surname: | Freeman |
| Initials: | J W |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | P/436 |
| Notes: | MFP. From Leeds. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France 1/11/14 to 11/11/18. Formerly 21 Lancers in Sudan became a railway policeman between both wars. (See Corps Journal August 2006 Page 16.). Info from army record: Born Weldon, Kettering, Northants, enlisted in the 21st Hussars, (later became 21 Lancers) No. 3302, 12/2/1991. Occupation riveter. Served Home 12/2/1891 to 2/9/1891, India 3/9/1892 to 22/10/1896, Egypt 23/10/1896 to 25/3/1899, (took part in Sudan Campaign and received spear wound in back), Home 26/3/1899 to 14/2/1900, South Africa 15/2/1900 to 2/3/1901, (now with 17 Lancers), No.5117, Home 26/7/1902. Enlisted in MFP, 27/10/1914, age 42 years, formerly Police Officer, now residing in Leeds. Served Home 27/10/1914 to 31/10/1914, BEF France 1/11/1914 to 10/1/1919, Home 11/1/1919 to 8/2/1919. Discharged class Z reserve, 18/2/1919. Info from Pension Index Card: Freeman, John William, MFP, No. P/436, cancelled MVO/2206, 11/Gen/2727 IX, RHC Case. John William Freeman. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Military Medal (London Gazette: 30873 Page: 10121 Aug. 29, 1918) |
| Citation: | France & Belgium. |
| Decoration: | Queen's Sudan Medal 1896-1897 (London Gazette: Medal Roll WO 100/80 Page: 64 March 27, 1899) |
| Citation: | Clasp "Khartoum 1898". Serving with the 21st Lancers, No. 3302. Received spear wound in back. |
| Decoration: | King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: Medal Roll WO 100/305 Page: 187 April 5, 1903) |
| Citation: | Clasps, "South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902". Now serving with 17th Lancers, No.5117, L/Cpl. |