| Surname: | French |
| Initials: | W |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/1840 |
| Notes: | MMP. He was born in Wallop, enlisted in London and resided in Paddington. Died. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 24/8/1915 to 31/12/1915. Inscription on kerb of private grave "At rest". 29/8/1890 he enlisted in the 4 Dragoon Guards, No. 3701, born Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire, age 21, occupation Carman, father's address: 5 Orchard Cottages, Clifton Road, Kingston. Served Home 29/8/1890 to 11/9/1894, India 12/9/1894 to 12/2/1898, Home 13/2/1998 to 7/2/1900, South Africa 8/2/1900 to 6/7/1902, Home 7/7/1902 to 31/8/1902. Re enlisted in MMP in WWI. Info from Pension Index Cards:- French, William, P/1840, MMP, L/Cpl, 10/2/16 to discharge, DIED 19/2/16 from Phthisis and pleurisy commencing on active service, widow Ida, born 4/2/74, 44 Beresford Road, Kingston on Thames, child Alfred, born 16/8/05, MH 3742. 20/12/16 widow awarded 17/6 per week. Also:- 22. French, Mrs, Ida, 440 Beresford Road, Kingston on Thames. P/1840, L/Cpl, French, William, MMP. Army Register of Soldiers' Effects 1901-1929. 265024. F/165528, French, William, MMP, L/Cpl, P.1840, Died, Leicester 19/2/16, 30/6/16 his widow Ida received £14-06-11, 24/9/19 she received a further £3-00-00 war gratuity. William French. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/302 Page: 203 March 14, 1903) |
| Citation: | Clasps:South Africa 1901 & South Africa 1902. Awarded as No. 3701 Pte. French W, 5 Dragoon Guards, Remarks to England on Demob 5/8/1902. These details are on the medal roll of the 7 Dragoons GuardsQSA medal roll not found. |
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| Date of Death: | Feb. 19, 1916 |
| Company: | MMP |
| CWGC Link: | 401797 |
| Cemetery: | KINGSTON ON THAMES CEMETERY, UNITED KINGDOM 🇬🇧 |
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