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Surname:Hart
Initials:J
Rank:Sergeant
Army Number:461
Notes:MFP. 24/9/1887 he enlisted in the Somerset Light Infantry, born Crewkerne, Somerset, occupation Caretaker & Messenger, transferred to MFP. served India 3.4 years, Egypt 1/11 years, 23/9/1908 to discharge time served, conduct exemplary, address: East Street, Martock, Somerset. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal.
Served Home. He enlisted in the Dorsetshire Regiment. No. 2498 24/9/87 age 18.8 years, occupation Labourer. Transferred to MFP 27/9/93. Cpl 1/6/02. Home address 12 Cecil Road Harlesden. Previously served in the 1 Hertfordshire Rifle Volunteers. Served Home 17/9/87 to 14/2/89, Mediterranean 15/2/89 to 14/7/89, Egypt 15/7/89 to 29/11/97, Home 30/11/97 to 23/11/99, South Africa 24/11/99 to 13/11/02, Home 14/11/02 to 23/9/08 to discharge, time expired at Aldershot. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 90 of 1906. Re-enlisted in MMP 9/9/14 age 44 years, occupation Labourer, home address: 29 Portland Road, Canning Town, London. 15/4/15 discharged, 1/12/15 died after discharge, Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929.
Info from Pension Index Card:- W1, Case 75, Hart, John, 461, MFP, Cpl, date and cause of death, 1/12/15 (Art. 11912). Widow, Beatrice, 12 Cecil Road, Harlesden, London NW.,WFY.257, A & R, 27/1/20.
John Hart.

He has the same No. as Pte Thomas Westbrook, MMP.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: QSA Medal Roll WO 100/234 Page: 199 July 5, 1901)
Citation: Clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Laing's Nek.
Decoration: King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/355 Page: 304 Dec. 23, 1902)
Citation: Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Cpl.