| Surname: | Hirst |
| Initials: | H |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 1652 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 8/9/1914. Formerly A/WOI. Durham Light Infantry. No. 10396. Info from Pension Index Card:- 4/MH/605. Hirst, Harry, DLI, 10396, A/RSM, 7/2/19 to discharge, born 1897, single, Kent House Terrace, Clifton, Yorks & 3 Orange Place, South Shields, 18/2/18 awarded pension disability not given. Hirst, DCM, Harry, MFP, 1652, 7681657, L/Cpl, Durham L I, 10396, 4/MH/605, Reg. II (4/MH), A/36265, ED.OFY1, 10534/F, Z/DLI/1574, Z/DLI/AK. See Post 1920 MFP No. 7681657. Harry Hirst. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 12845 Page: 1446 Sept. 21, 1915) |
| Citation: | Edinburgh Gazette, 12854, 1446,21/9/15. Pte. 2 Bn. DLI.Citation: For conspicuous gallantry on 9th August 1915, at Hooge. he was sent with messages three times from near the crater to Battalion headquarters under heavy fire and although wounded returned each time. he carried back an Officer and showed the greatest bravery and coolness throughout the day. |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3150 Page: D/4303/1 July 23, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B/257558, enlisted 1/6/08, discharged 17/2/19, Para 392 (xvia), served abroad.DLI Silver War Badge List. |