| Surname: | Palmer |
| Initials: | W G |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/13735 |
| Notes: | MFP. Formerly Pte. 2 Dorset Regiment, No. 8607. Awarded the DCM (Dorset Regiment), 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (5) India. 16/11/1914. 28/10/08 he enlisted in the Dorset Regiment, No. 8607, age 18.6 years, occupation Labourer, born Grays, Essex, home address: 1 Heathfield Villas, Combie Road, Hampton, Middlesex and later 9 Dunstable Road, Sheen Road, Richmond, Surrey. Served Home 28/10/08 to 3/10/10, India 4/10/10 to 15/10/14, Mesopotamia 16/10/14 to 24/6/15, India 25/6/15 to 1/2/16, Mesopotamia 2/2/16 to 14/7/16, India 15/7/16 to 26/5/17, Mesopotamia 27/5/17 to 5/8/19, En Route 6/8/19 to 30/8/19, Home 31/8/19 to 28/9/19, Army Reserve 29/9/19 to 27/10/20. 14/4/15 slight wound at Shaiba left foot. 13/4/17 transferred to the Ox & Bucks Light Infantry, No. 37888, 3/5/17 returned to Dorset Regiment, 22/10/17 transferred to MFP APM Amara. 4/5/20 returned to Dorset Regiment, No. 5720209. William George Palmer. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 29810 Page: 5354 June 3, 1915) |
| Citation: | Awarded whilst serving with the 2 Dorsetshire Regiment. Mesopotamia. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry near Ahwas on 3rd March 1915, when he rendered valuable service at a critical stage by rallying parties of Indian Infantry who were being hard pressed by superior numbers of the enemy. Private Palmer assisted in rescuing the wounded on several occasions during the action. |