| Surname: | Guest |
| Initials: | B |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/10137 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 22/9/1915 to 11/11/1915 and (2a) Balkans, 12/11/1915 to 6/11/1916 and (1) France, 14/6/1917. Formerly Pte. 11 Worcestershire Regiment. No. 9374. He enlisted in the Worcestershire Regiment, No 2709, age 17 years, occupation Rivet Maker. Served Home 4/7/90 to 11/2/92, India 12/2/92 to 13/11/96, Home 13/11/96 to 16/12/99, South Africa 17/12/99 to 26/8/00. He re enlisted in the Worcestershire Regiment 22/9/14 age 40.10 years, occupation Bolt Maker, Home address: 4 Bowling Green, Old Hill, Dudley and Pearson Street, Old Hill, Dudley. 27/4/17 transferred to MFP. Served Home 22/9/14 to 21/9/15, France 22/9/15 to 16/11/15, Med Exp Force 12/11/15 to 6/11/15, Home 7/11/16 to 15/6/17, BEF 14/6/17 to 11/4/19, Home 12/4/19 to 11/5/19, 11/5/19 to class Z reserve. Died 4/7/49 at 31 Durham Road, Netherton, Dudley. Info from Pension Index Cards:- 6/MG/1234, Guest, Benjamin, MFP, 10137, L/Cpl, 4 Bowling Green, Netherton, Dudley disability Malaria & /dysentery, Cancelled see 6/MG/1357. Also:- 6/MG/1351 & 1234. Guest, Benjamin, MFP, P/10137, L/Cpl, 4 Bowling Green, Netherton, Dudley, charge carried to dummy 21/9/1936. Also:- Guest, Benjamin, MFP, 10137, 6/MG/1351, 11/5/1919, SFJ5330, 4 Bowling Green, Old Hill, Nr Dudley, Staffs, 1/10/1920, Stamp:- Ad - , at 5/6 from 17/8/20 to 16/8/1921, Chelsea No. 6/MG/1351 received 20/9/1920. Benjamin Guest. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/184 Page: 154 Aug. 1, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasp: Cape Colony, Orange Free State. Awarded as Pte. 2 Worcestershire Regiment, No. 2709. |
| Decoration: | King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/330 Page: 123 May 10, 1903) |
| Citation: | Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Awarded as Pte. 2 Worcestershire Regiment, No. 2709. |