| Surname: | Howe |
| Initials: | W |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/5853 |
| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. Fist served abroad (1) France, 20/5/1915 to 1/5/17. Formerly Gnr. 47 Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. No. 24952 corrected to 84952. Corps Order 24/7/1917 Hospital, admitted to Military Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne. 20/7/1917. 14/9/17 discharged medically unfit. Info from Pension Index Cards:- 11/W/44952. Howe, William, MMP, P/5853, 14/9/17 to discharge, DEAD 1930, 14/2/30, 8.VI.5581, 2/MH/1975, 7 Pine Street, Birtley, Co Durham, Stamp: Ad 12/9/17 at 27/6 from 15/9/17, Chelsea No. 103492/H, received 20/9/17. Also:- CLAIMANT. MPW.5. 11/W/44952. Howe, Margaret Jane, Man's name Howe, William, P/5853, Pte, MMP, relationship to man Widow, 2/MH/1975. Also:- MINISTRY OF PENSIONS. FP23M. Man's name Howe, William, P/5853, MMP, Widow Margaret J Howe, 57 Denaby Avenue, Conisboro, Rotherham, 2/MH/1975, 11/W/44952, 13/2/30. Also:- 2MH/1975. Howe, William MMP, P/5853, Pte, 14/9/17 to discharge, born 1885, married, 48 South Burns, Chester le Street, 15/9/17 he was awarded a pension for Neurasthenia, attr, life, final award 20/5/23. last entry 8/2/23 no reason for increasing current award (12/- + 14/3 wife 6 children from 14/6/22 to 12/6/23. William Howe. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/31 Oct. 12, 1917) |
| Citation: | Badge No. 261313. Enlisted 19/8/1914, discharged 14/9/1917, army order 265 of 1917, sec. B. Age 39years 2 months. Served Abroad. |