| Surname: | Kidney |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/10122 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 21/8/1914 to 7/9/1915 and 8/5/1917 to 16/9/1917. Formerly Pte. 2 Royal Munster Fusiliers, No. 6509 and Pte. Royal Irish Fusiliers, No. 26690. Enlisted at Limerick, age 18, 14/4/1900, occupation Cycle Mechanic, Home Address 3 St John's, Limerick. Transferred to MFP 27/4/1917. Slight wound in 1914. Served Home 14/4/00 to 14/10/03, India 15/10/03 to 3/12/08, Home 4/12/08 to 20/8/14, France 21/8/14 to 30/8/14, Home 31/8/14 to 1/5/15, France 2/5/15 to 7/7/15, Home 8/7/15 to 7/5/17, France 8/5/17 to 26/9/17, Home 27/9/17. Home address 12/7/18: Mill Street, Ennis, Co Clare. 15/6/01 deserted, 14/11/01 returned, 28 day field punishment. 11/9/02 deserted, 14/10/02 returned. 5/11/1917 Discharged. John Kidney. Info from pension index card: John Kidney, No. P/10122, 5/11/1917 discharged, address Mill Street, Ennis, Co Care, Eire, claimed pension for bronchitis. Info from Ministry of Pension Card: Widow: Mrs Bridget Kidney, Enrights Yard, Ennis, Co. Clare, award reference No. 13/MK/2172 18/11/1935 and 13/W/7947 21/11/1935. No date of death. John Kidney. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/37 Oct. 30, 1917) |
| Citation: | Badge No. 264108. Enlisted 14/4/1900, discharged 5/11/1917. Army Order 265 of 1917. Sec B. Age 37years 1months. Served abroad. |
| Decoration: | Indian General Service Medal 1908 - 1935 (London Gazette: WO 100/397 Page: 149 Feb. 21, 1909) |
| Citation: | Clasp: North West Frontier, 1908. Awarded whilst serving as a Drummer, 1 Royal Munster Fusiliers, No. 6509. |