| Surname: | Balls |
| Initials: | R |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | .1394 |
| Notes: | MPSC. 13/8/88 he enlisted in the Norfolk Regiment, No. 2273, age 18.7 years, occupation Labourer, born St Martins at Oak, Norwich, previously served in the 3 Norfolk Militia. 6/1/05 transferred to the Military Provost Staff Corps. Served Home 13/8/88 to 5/2/89, India 6/2/89 to 3/3/96, Home 4/3/96 to 3/1/00, South Africa 4/1/00 to 15/7/00, Home 16/7/00 to 31/10/09 to discharge at Gosport, time expired, age 39 years, served 21.3 years, conduct exemplary, address: 69 Bakers Road, Norwich, Norfolk. He was awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army 10/09. 11/4/98 he married Maud Elizabeth Lowe? at St Stephen's Church. 5/12/1914 he died at Norfolk County Asylum, Hillsden from general paralysis. Robert Balls. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Indian General Service Medal 1895-1902 (London Gazette: WO 100/21 Page: 22 July 17, 1903) |
| Citation: | Clasp: Chin Hills 1892-93. Awarded as Pte. 2 Norfolk Regiment, No. 2273. |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/173 Page: 9 May 9, 1902) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Cape Colony, Paardeberg. Awarded as L/Cpl. 2 Norfolk Regiment, No. 2273. |