| Surname: | Schofield |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/448 |
| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War medals. First served abroad (3) Egypt, 28/1/1915. He was born in Draylsden, Lancashire and enlisted 27/4/88 in the 6 Dragoon Guards, No. 2455, age 18 years, occupation Spinner. Formerly served in the 3 Lancashire Regiment (V). Served home 27/4/88 to 2/11/99, South Africa 3/11/99 to 4/10/00, Home 5/10/00 to 9/7/01. He re enlisted 29/10/14 in the MMP, age 47 years, occupation Engine Driver, home address: 62 Acton Church Road, Nechells, Birmingham. Served Home 29/10/14 to 27/1/15, Egypt 28/1/15 to 14/9/16, Home 15/9/16 to 18/4/17 to discharge para 392 (xvi) KR. Info from Pension Index Card:- 6/MS/2315, Schofield, James, MMP, P/448, L/Cpl, last entry 5/8/20. Also:- Schofield, James, P/448, MMP, DEAD 4/6/34, 30303/H, 6/MS/2315, 162 Aston Church Road, Nechells, Birmingham James Schofield. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/16 April 24, 1917) |
| Citation: | Badge no. 171619. Enlisted 29/10/1914, discharged 18/4/1917, sickness para 392 (xvi) no longer physically fit for War Service. Served abroad. |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/113 Page: 112 Sept. 1, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Paardeberg, Dreifontein, Cape Colony. Awarded as Pte. No. 2455, 6 Dragoon Guards. |