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Surname:Purser
Initials:A
Rank:Acting WOII
Army Number:W/1785
Notes:MPSC. MMP. 22/12/87 he enlisted in the 1 Dragoon Guards, No 3214, age 19 years, occupation Baker, born Spetchley, Worcestershire. Served 1 year at Whiteladies, Aston with Mr Page as an apprentice. 29/3/93 transferred to MMP. Served Home 22/12/87 to 18/2/89, India 19/2/89 to 2/11/91, Home 3/11/91 to 15/3/94, Egypt 16/3/94 to 13/10/99, South Africa 14/10/99 to 29/11/02, Home 30/11/02 to 21/10/08 to discharge time served. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 242 of 1904. 21/10/03 married Louisa Powell (widow) at the Parish Church, Fishponds, Bristol, address: Strawberrry House, Downend Road, Fishponds, Bristol. 28/9/15 he re enlisted in the 3/6 Royal Welsh Fusiliers, No. 3819, age 46.4 years, occupation Commissionaire, address 4 Wingrove Road, Hammersmith, London. 9/9/15 discharged para 392 (ii) KR, having been irregularly enlisted. Enlisted 3/6 Royal Welsh Fusiliers 9/12/15 discharged as irregularly enlisted. 11/1/16 he enlisted in the MPSC, No. W/1785, 22/5/17 A/SM, 15/9/1919 to class Z reserve. See No. 356 Sgt Alfred Purser, Military Mounted Police for more information
Alfred Purser.