| Surname: | Mercer |
| Initials: | A |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | .366 |
| Notes: | MFP. 30/10/82 he enlisted in the 2 Royal Fusiliers, No. 670, age 19 years, occupation Labourer, born Bromley, Kent. Formerly served in the 3 Royal West Kent Militia. 15/1/90 transferred to MFP. 20/11/98 promoted Corporal. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 95 of 1901. Served home 30/10/82 to 25/11/84, India 26/11/84 to 29/3/89, Home 30/3/89 to 29/10/96, Malta 30/10/96 to 25/12/97, proceeded home from Malta with sick wife, Home 26/12/97 to 19/10/99, South Africa 20/10/99 to 8/7/01, Home 9/7/01 to 29/10/03 to discharge at Gosport, time served. 3/1/91 Married Elizabeth Ryder at the Registry Office, Stonehouse. Alfred Mercer. Same number as SSM G Ashley, MMP. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: QSA Medal Roll WO 100/234 Page: 202 Oct. 2, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Orange Free State, Transvaal, Relief of Ladysmith, Laing's Nek. Additional Clasp South Africa 1901, Medal Roll WO 100/234, page 204, 14/4/1903. Repeated on medal roll WO 100/234, page 205, 27/6/01 MFP attached to 2 Brigade Staff. |
| Decoration: | King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/234 Page: 204 April 14, 1903) |
| Citation: | Clasp: South Africa 1901. |