Surname: | Kimpton |
Initials: | G W |
Rank: | Lance Corporal |
Army Number: | P/2139 |
Notes: | MMP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 2/6/1916. Volunteering in October 1915, he was drafted to the Western Front in June of the following year and served in various engagements, including those on the Somme and at Arras, Cambrai, Armentieres and Mount Kemmel. He was demobilised in April 1920, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 1 Primrose Cottages, Hatfield. Ranks of Sgt in the above entry and initial G. |
Decoration Record: | |
Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 31446 Page: 8793 July 10, 1919) |
Citation: | France & Flanders. Initials G W I. No prefix P/ in LG entry. |