| Surname: | Bird |
| Initials: | J W |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | -555 |
| Notes: | MMP. 19/3/1891 he enlisted in the 17 Lancers, born St Luke's, London, occupation none, transferred to MMP. Served South Africa 2.8 years, Egypt 2.4 years. 31/3/1913 to discharge time expired, conduct exemplary, address 1 Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey. Awarded the South Africa Medals and Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Army Order 187 of 1925. 19/3/1891 he enlisted in the 17 Lancers, No. 3554, age 14.3 years, occupation none, born St Luke's, London. 1/10/1904 he transferred to MMP, L/Cpl. 31/3/1913 discharged after giving 3 months notice. Served Home 19/3/1891 to 14/2/1900, South Africa 15/2/1900 to 18/10/1902, Home 19/10/1902 to 19/11/1904, Egypt 20/11/1904 to 11/3/1907, Home 12/3/1907 to 31/3/1914 to discharge. 29/3/1910 he married Georgina Mary Musson at Farnham, Surrey. 2/9/1914 he re enlisted in the 17 Lancers, No. 9897, age 39 years, occupation Commissionaire, born Hounslow, Middlesex, 1/6/1915 transferred to MPSC, No. T/2255, L/Cpl, 1/4/1916 Sgt, 2/8/1918 S/Sgt, 9/10/1919 to discharge time expired. Served Home 2/9/1914 to 2/10/1917, BEF 3/20/1917 to 14/10/1918, Leave 5/10/1918 to 29/10/1918, France 30/10/1918 to 24/4/1919, Leave 25/4/1919 to 9/5/1919, Rhine Army 10/5/1919 to 9/10/1919 to discharge time expired. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. Address: Broad Street, Alresford. John William Bird See No. T/2255 S/Sgt J W Bird MPSC for more information. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Queen's Mediterranean Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/118 Page: 108 Dec. 16, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Witterbergen, Cape Colony awarded as No. 3554 Pte, 17 Lancers. |
| Decoration: | King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/305 Page: 178 April 5, 1903) |
| Citation: | Clasps: South Africa 1901 & South Africa 1902. Awarded as No. 3554, Pte, 17 Lancers. |