| Surname: | Hames |
| Initials: | W S |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/10266 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 2/12/1915 to 12/3/1916. Formerly Pte. 14 Welsh Regt. No. 17127. He has 2 x medal cards, 1 x W S Haines, 1915 Star and 2 x W S Hames, (correct name) Victory and War Medals. Same details. He was born in Swansea, Glamorganshire, enlisted age 21 years, occupation Labourer. Served home 29/9/1914 to 1/12/1915, France 2/12/1915 to 12/3/1916, Home 13/3/1916 to 15/5/1919. Class Z Reserve 15/5/1919. Transferred to MFP 4/5/1917. Suffered Gun Shot Wound to left shoulder serving with Welsh Regt. Home address: 10 Kinley Street, St Thomas, Swansea. Served with MFP No.5 Area Western Command. His name is spelt Haines, Hames and Haimes in various documents. Info from two Pension Index Cards:- 5/MH/3732. Hames, William Stanley, MFP, P/10266, L/Cpl, 15/5/19 to discharge, born 1893, married, 10 Kinley Street, St. Thomas, Swansea, disability GSW neck & left shoulder. Also:- Hames, William Stanley, MFP, P/10266, Welsh Regiment, 17127, 15/5/19 to discharge, 5/MH/3732, Stamp:- Ad 7/5/19 at 8/3 from 16/5/19 to 18/4/20, Chelsea No. Z/Misc/MFP/1577, received 8/5/19. William Stanley Hames. |