| Surname: | McKay |
| Initials: | J H |
| Rank: | Private |
| Army Number: | 1486649 |
| Notes: | CMP. He enlisted in to the Royal Artillery, 28/2/45 transferred to CMP. 3/11/45to class Z (T) reserve. Extracts from army record:- He was born 20/5/05 in Maryhill, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, He enlisted 4/10/39 at Stirling, He resided in 23 St. John Street, Stirling, Single, Occupation Labourer. He served Home 4/10/39 to 13/3/43, India 14/4/43 to 8/8/45, Home 9/8/45 to 2/11/45, Z (T) reserve 3/11/45. 23/6/42 declared absent struck off strength as a deserter, 30/5/42 apprehend by the civil power at Glasgow, 17/7/42 posted absent, 4/8/42 apprehended by military police, tried by FGCM awarded 56 days detention and forfeits 49 days by R W. Discharge Certificate:- CMP (I) Depot, India. trade on enlistment porter railway, military conduct very good, testimonial:- This soldier has recently joined this camp for training as a military policeman. During his course he worked very hard and showed ? if being trustworthy and reliable. Deolali, 11/7/45. Signed Col HBT Deolali Munro Camp. Address:- C/O Mrs A Darcy, 17 Ashgill, Road, Lambhill, Glasgow. Medal Card not found. James Hugh McKay. |