| Surname: | Hothersall |
| Initials: | E |
| Rank: | Acting Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 697 |
| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (3) Egypt, 5/8/1914. He enlisted in the 4 Dragoon Guards. No. 4403 and later 2 Dragoon Guards. No. 1421 on the 27/1/1896. He was born at Broughton near Preston, age 19/7 years, occupation groom. Served Home 27/1/1896 to 9/9/1896, India 10/9/1896 to 14/10/1904, South Africa 15/10/1904 to 23/1/1908, Home 24/1/1908 to 23/2/1911, Egypt 24/2/1911 to 4/8/1918, Egyptian Exp Force 5/8/1914 to 8/10/1919, En Route 9/10/1919 to 19/10/1919, Home 20/10/1919 to 1/12/1919. Transferred to MMP 7/8/1908. Discharged 1/12/1919 time expired. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order October 1916. Rank of SSM on discharge. Info from Pension Index Card:- Hothersall, Edward, MMP, 697, SFJ.4970, Stamp: from 27/1/18 for life, Chelsea no. 3299/F, received 23/2/19. Edward Hothersall. He has the same No. as L/Cpl F Smith MMP. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Indian General Service Medal 1908 - 1935 (London Gazette: WO 100/84 Page: 59 Sept. 17, 1898) |
| Citation: | Clasp: Punjab Frontier 1897-1898. Awarded serving with the 4 Dragoon Guards. No. 4403. |