| Surname: | Jarvis |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Pte A/LCpl |
| Army Number: | P/15494 |
| Notes: | MFP. Formerly Bombardier 252 Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, No. 851290. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 27/3/1915 to 15/12/15 and 23/11/16. Forme 22/11/1914 enlisted in the South Midland Div Ammo Column, RFA No. 103 and No. 851290, born Pershore, Worcester, occupation Farmer, age 27.3 years, address: Brotheridge Green, Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. 4/5/1917 In the field, charged with striking a soldier, reduced from Bomb. to Gnr., 10/2/1918 transferred to MFP, 4/8/19 Disembodied. Served home 23/11/1914 to 26/3/1915, BEF 27/3/1915 to 15/12/1915, Home 16/12/1915 to 22/10/1916, BEF 23/10/1916 to 5/7/1919, Home 6/7/1919 to 4/8/1919 to discharge. 2/8/1919 to 2/9/1919 awarded 5/6 per week pension, disability amputation left toe, flat feet, 20% and 3/9/1919 to 7/6/1921 awarded 8/- per week. Awarded £2 on the Fovant No.1 Demobilization Acquittance Roll. Info from two Pension Index Cards: Jarvis, James, MFP, P/15494, A/L/Cpl, 4/8/1919 discharged, born 1887, married, Brotheridge Green, Hanley Castle, Worcs, amputated left toe, flat feet, last entry 23/5/25, disability 6-14%, 11/6 for 10r weeks from 6/6/1923 with £20 Gratuity. Also: Jarvis, James, DEAD 15/1/1925, MFP, P/15494, RFA, 4/8/1919, 5065-103-851290, 6/MJ/1779, Stamp: Ad 15/6/1920 at 5/6 from 5/8/1919 to 2/9/1919, Chelsea No. Z/Misc/2371, received 16/6/1920/ Part statement found in his army record: 15494 L/Cpl Jarvis, J, MFP. States: at 6.50hrs on the 27th inst. in the Rue 4th Republique I had arrested an Australian soldier who was without cap and waist belt. Passing a cafe on the way to the Gare Voyagers he remarked my cap and waist belt are in the cafe. I sent a gunner of the RGA who was passing into the cafe for the articles. As he was leaving the cafe another Australian soldier came out, drawing his bayonet. He shouted to me "Loose that man", I failed to do so when he struck out at me with the bayonet which entered my arm. signature J Jarvis. Witnesses: Cpl. J Townsend, RAMC, 39 General Hospital and Gnr. RGA. name unknown. Also: Army Form W.3428. Report on accidental or self inflicted injuries. Date of casualty 27/9/1918, nature, location. stab wound left arm, not severe, R C McNeil, Maj, RAMC (TF). Short statement of circumstances: Stabbed by an Australian soldier in the arm with a bayonet when arresting a comrade of this Australian in Rue Republique at Havre. No. 334 Pte Fletcher E, 40th AIF has been charged with the offence. James Jarvis. |
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| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 31446 Page: 8793 July 10, 1919) |
| Citation: | France & Flanders. |