| Surname: | Mitchinson |
| Initials: | J W |
| Rank: | Troop Sergeant Major |
| Army Number: | .120 |
| Notes: | MMP. 16/1/78 enlisted 3 Dragoons Guards. No. 1727, age 18 years, occupation Farmer, address Ryehill, Burstwick, Nr Hull. 1/8/92 transferred to MMP. Served Home 16/1/78 to 16/8/82, Egypt 17/8/82 to 15/1/99 to discharge, 21 years. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, 16/7/96. 1/8/82 promoted Cpl, 7/11/82 promoted Sgt, 29/8/92 promoted SSM. 13/4/87 married Rosa Webster in Cairo, Egypt. 15/1/99 discharged in Cairo, Egypt time expired, age 39 years, served 21 years, conduct Very Good, address: The Expense Stores, Alexandrian, Egypt. 19/12/40 died at the Bell Inn, Meneage Street, Helston, Cornwall. See No. 1727 L/Cpl J W Mitchinson for more details. John William Mitchinson. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (London Gazette: Egyptian Campaign 1882 WO 100/60 Page: 198 Oct. 1, 1882) |
| Citation: | Clasp Tel-El-Kebir. Remarks: with the Corps Egypt. |
| Decoration: | Khedive's Star 1882-1891 (London Gazette: Egyptian Campaign 1882 WO 100/60 Page: 215 March 28, 1882) |
| Citation: | Remarks: MM Police Cairo. Number on medal roll is his 3 Dragoon Guard No. 1727, rank Cpl. |