| Surname: | Longman |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | .293 |
| Notes: | MMP. 15/11/1883 he enlisted in the 5 Lancers later transferred to 16 Lancers, born Eling, Southampton, occupation Labourer. 1/5/90 transferred to MMP. Served Egypt 9.11 years. 16/6/1904 to discharge time expired, conduct exemplary, address Marchwood, Southhampton. 15/11/1883 he enlisted in the 5 Lancers, age 18.10 years, 12/1/1884 discharge by purchase £10 after 48 days. 3/5/1886 he re enlisted in the 16 Lancers, age 21/6 years, occupation Labourer, born Marchwood Village, Southampton. 2/5/1890 transferred to MMP, 9/2/1896 Cpl., 16/1/1899 Sgt, 24/5/1904 to discharge at Shornciliffe at own request. Served Home 3/5/1886 to 29/3/1893, Egypt 30/3/1893 to 5/3/1903, Home 6/3/1903 to 24/5/1904 to discharge time expired. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. 12/7/1903 he married Elsie Mary Laurence at Marchwood, Hampshire. 13/6/1944 he died at Warwick Farm, Marchwood, Southampton age 79 years, occupation Farmer and Army Pensioner, died from Gangrene of the left foot and arterial Sclerosis. Full name shown as John Pollett Longman. John Longman. He has the same No. as C/Sgt J Conners MFP. |