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Surname:Kelly
Initials:A
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/12895
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 27/10/1915 to 16/4/1917 and 3/1/1918. 14/9/1914 he enlisted as a Pte. 8 Lincolnshire Regt. No. 3/21593 amended to 3/12595, age 29.11 years, occupation Iron Moulder, born St Paul's Lincoln, address: 71 St Andrews Street, Lincoln, 10/7/1917 suffered GSW to little finger right hand. He has for charges on his charge sheet 1. absence, 8 days CB, forfeit 5 days pay, 2. Drunk, 19 days confinement, 3. Drunk, improper language, 4. Drunk and gambling 14 days FP No2. 28/9/1917 transferred to MFP, 5/1/1918 Rouen, 8/2/1918 No. 1 TC Company, 11/7/19 to class Z reserve. Part II Orders Cavalry Command Depot, Eastbourne, transfer from 9 Lancers to MFP 26/6/1917 and attached for accommodation, rations and pay 26/6/1917.14/6/1919 shown as awarded £2 on the Demobilization Acquittance Roll of Ripon No.1 Camp.
Info from Army Pension Index Card: Kelly, Arthur, MFP, 12895, Lincolnshire Regiment 12595, 11/7/1919, SFJ3377, Stamp: Ad 23/7/1919, £21, Gratuity, Chelsea No. Z/Misc/2193, received 24/7/1919.
Arthur Kelly