| Surname: | Merryweather |
| Initials: | A J |
| Rank: | Acting Sergeant |
| Army Number: | .905 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 18/9/1915 to 14/11/1915. He was born in Lambeth, London, enlisted in the 4 Bedfordshire Regiment. No. 6668. 14/11/1899, age 14 years, occupation Musician. Transferred to MFP 11/4/1906. Served Home 14/11/1899 to 20/5/1902, South Africa 27/2/1900 to 20/5/1902, Home 21/5/1902 to 17/9/1915, BEF 18/9/1915 to 14/11/1915, Salonika Exp Force 15/11/1915 to 30/1/1918, Home 31/1/1918 to 13/11/1920, time served. Awarded the long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 305 of 1918. Documents shown chronic malaria, not to return to Salonika. Home address: 6 Dover Road, Folkestone. 1911 Census, The Stables, Tidworth. Part II Order 17/7/18: 16/7/1918 discharged from Connaught Hospital, A/Sgt. See post 1920 No. 7682140 for more information. Albert John Merryweather. He has the same No. as Cpl Frogley W. MMP. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/176 Page: 360 July 15, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal. and Orange Free State (on page 405 of same roll). Awarded serving with the 4 Bedfordshire Regt. No. 6668, initials shown as A R Rank Drummer. |
| Decoration: | King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/325 Page: 134 Nov. 18, 1902) |
| Citation: | Clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. Awarded serving with the 4 Bedfordshire Regt. No. 6668, |