| Surname: | Mabbitt |
| Initials: | W |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/3368 |
| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 16/10/16 to 13/5/17. 28/8/17 Discharged. Info from Pension Index Cards:- 92265. Chelsea no. 103843/H. Mabbitt, William, MMP, P/3368, L/Cpl, D'Ds rec'd 1/9/17. Also:- Case no. 49, Mabbitt, William, P/3368, MMP, L/Cpl, 28/8/17 to discharge, DIED 2/1/18, GSW, Empysema on A/S, Widow Emily Margarete Helene, c/o Smith 34 Shots Lane, Letchworth, Herts, born 6/3/94, £5 grant paid 3/4/18, pension payable to soldier to 8/1/18 at 13/9 per week, she was awarded a pension of 13/9 per week from 9/1/18. William Mabbitt. National Roll of the Great War 1914-1919, Section V, Luton, page 225. He volunteered in 1915, and in the same year was drafted to France. Whilst on the Western Front he served in various sectors, including that of Ypres. He was severely wounded on the Somme and invalided home, but subsequently died from the effect of his wounds on January 2nd 1918. He was entitled to the 1914 -1915 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 31 Shott Lane. Letchworth. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/32 Oct. 12, 1917) |
| Citation: | Badge No. 261354. Enlisted 26/6/1916, discharged 28/8/1917, army order 265 of 1917, sec. B. Age 27years 6months. Served Abroad. |