| Surname: | McCarthy |
| Initials: | I J J |
| Rank: | Warrant Officer II |
| Army Number: | -1190 |
| Notes: | MPSC. 11/11/1892 he enlisted in the Shropshire Light Infantry, No. 3835, age 18 years, occupation Cook, born Newington, London. Previously served in the 4 Royal Sussex Militia. 14/2/1903 transferred to MPSC, Sgt, 5/4/1904 S/Sgt, 18/4/1908 Sergeant Major, 10/11/1913 to discharge time expired after 21 years, conduct exemplary. Served Home 11/11/1892 to 6/11/1899, South Africa 7/11/1899 to 25/8/1900, Home 26/8/1900 to 9/3/1908, Gibraltar 10/3/1908 to 30/9/1912, Home 1/10/1912 to 10/11/1913 to discharge time expired. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 92 of 1911. 14/6/1897 married Alice Charles at Portland. 19/5/1910 his daughter Edith died at Gibraltar. Home address: Burton Cottage, East Barton, Wool, Dorset. 1911 Census serving in Gibraltar Detention Barracks,Sergeant Major. Ignatius James John McCarthy. He has the same No. as Sgt A Hoare, MFP. |
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| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/194 Page: 414 July 1, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Paardeberg, Dreifontain, Cape Colony, awarded as Sgt, 2 Shropshire Light Infantry. |