| Surname: | Kearney |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Acting Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 502 |
| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 14/7/1915. Later Labour Corps. No. 59689. Class Z Reserve 5/4/1919. He enlisted in the 11 Hussars. No. 3387 on the 22/10/1891. Born All Saints, Northampton, age 19.1 years, occupation shoe finisher. Formerly served in the 1VB Northamptonshire Regiment. Served Home 22/10/1891 to 10/5/1892, South Africa 11/5/1892 to 23/10/1892, India 24/10/ 1892 to 30/10/1899, Egypt 31/10/1899 to 5/3/1903, Home 6/3/1903 to 21/10/1912 to discharge at Aldershot, time expired, age 40 years, served 21 years, conduct exemplary, address: C/O Mr Purser, 7 Cromwell Avenue, King Street, Hammersmith. Transferred to MMP in Egypt, 1/8/1902. Re enlisted 29/9/1914, age 43 years, occupation Commissionaire. Served Home 29/9/1914 to 13/7/1915, BEF 14/7/1915 - ?. Tried by FGCM 22/9/1915 reduced to rank of Corporal from Sergeant. 17/3/1917 reduced to Private, inefficiency. Compulsory transfer to Royal Fusiliers 17/3/1917 then to Labour Corps, 59689, 14/5/1917. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. John Kearney. He has the same No. as Sgt W Vernon, MFP. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Indian General Service Medal 1895-1902 (London Gazette: WO 100/84 Page: 109 Aug. 22, 1898) |
| Citation: | Clasp: Punjab Frontier 1897-1898. Awarded whilst serving with the 11 Hussars. No. 3387, Pte. |