| Surname: | Dent |
| Initials: | J W |
| Rank: | Pte A/LCpl |
| Army Number: | P/5963 |
| Notes: | MMP. From Leeds. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 10/1/1917. 28/5/1915 he enlisted as a Gnr, 2/1 West Riding Brigade, RFA, No. 2475 and No. 77598, age 25.2 years, occupation Police Constable, address: mother, Appleton Wiske, Nr Northallerton, 24 Parkside Street, Roundhay Road, Leeds. 31/12/1916 transferred to MMP. Served Home 28/5/1915 to 9/1/1917, BEF 10/1/1919 to 5/7/1919, Home 6/7/1919 to 4/8/1919, to discharge 5/8/1919, address: Ashby Road Police Station, Leeds, Yorkshire. James William Dent. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Military Medal (London Gazette: 31469 Page: 9394 July 23, 1919) |
| Citation: | France, P/5963 Pte. (L/Cpl) Dent, J W (Leeds). |