| Surname: | Luffman |
| Initials: | E W |
| Rank: | Colour Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 486 |
| Notes: | MFP. 3/12/89 he enlisted in the Somerset Light Infantry, No. 2692, age 19.5 years, occupation Gardener, born South Cheriton, Wincanton, Somerset, occupation Gardener, address: 27 London Road, Yeovil and later 419 Strand, London E C. 11/12/94 he transferred to the MFP. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army order 77 of 1908. 2/12/10 discharged time expired 21 years, age 40, at Aldershot, conduct exemplary. Served Home 3/12/89 to 9/11/91, Gibraltar 10/11/91 to 9/10/92, India 10/10/92 to 15/2/94, Home 16/2/94 to 23/10/99, South Africa 24/10/99 to 13/11/02, Home 14/11/02 to 2/12/10 to discharge. 4/3/99 he married Ruth Amelia Lane at Dover, they had 4 children. 3/07 serving in Ship Street Barracks, Dublin. 28/8/39 he died at 19 Haversham Road, Benleyheath, Bexley age 69 years, retired commissionaire from Coronary Thrombosis. William Luffman He has the same No. as L/Cpl A Roffey, MMP. See No. W/1588 A/SM E W Luffman. MPSC for more details. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: QSA Medal Roll WO 100/234 Page: 199 July 5, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Transvaal, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Laing's Nek.Also shown on 4 Brigade Staff Medal Roll WO 100/299, page 54, 30/6/1901. Lined through, on police roll. |
| Decoration: | King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/355 Page: 305 Dec. 23, 1902) |
| Citation: | Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. |