| Surname: | Hornby |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 4545994 |
| Notes: | CMP. He enlisted in to the West Yorkshire Regt, 18/1/46 transferred to CMP. 113 Pro Coy. Extracts from Army Record:- He was born 15/1/22 at Horbury, Wakefield, He enlisted 18/11/40 at Leeds, He resided at Leeds, Yorks, Occupation Shop Assistant. 18/11/40 he enlisted in to the West Yorkshire Regt, 6/2/42 transferred to Yorks & Lancaster Regt, 16/3/43 transferred to Royal Artillery, 12/12/43 awarded 21 days field punishment 1) failing to keep satisfactory look out, 2) being improperly dressed, 18/1/46 transferred to CMP, 4/1/47 to class Z (T) reserve. He served Home 18/11/40 to 15/2/43, See Maritime Card MRA Home 16/2/43 to 30/10/45, Abroad 2/8/44 to 3/8/44, BAOR 31/10/45 to 19/10/46, Home 20/10/46. 14/1/50 He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, Atlantic Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. 6 Spierns Yard, Dale Street, Ossett, Yorks. Jack Hornby. |