| Surname: | Hunter |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/19263 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 8/7/1916 to 23/10/1916 (Cameron's) and 10/11/1917 (Black Watch). Formerly served in the Cameron Highlanders. No. S/20061, Royal Highlanders. No. S/41923 and Royal Fusiliers No. 130153. Medal card annotated: BW & VM retd (deserted 9/1/1922). |
Decoration Record: |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 31745 Page: 929 Jan. 21, 1920) |
| Citation: | 130153 Pte. J Hunter. 45 Royal Fusiliers. From Edinburgh.Citation: Russia. For marked gallantry and good work on the 10 August 1919, during the attack on Seltso. In face of heavy fire he got his Lewis gun into position, being wounded in doing so. He continued at duty, opened fire on the enemy and continued firing until his gun was hit and put out of action. He then got hold of an abandoned enemy gun and continued firing until ordered to withdraw. |
| Decoration: | Military Medal (London Gazette: 31469 Page: 9377 July 23, 1919) |
| Citation: | S/41923. Pte. Hunter, J. 6 Royal Highlanders. Russia. |
