| Surname: | Messer |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/3353 |
| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 16/10/16. 7/11/17 discharged. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Messer, Jack, MMP, L/Cpl, P/3353, DIED 18/4/21, 5/D/14100, SFJ.362, 5/MM/3939, 2 Chflcote Road, Barry, South Wales. File Destroyed 23/10/28. Also:- PF23M. Messer, Jack, P/3353, MMP, 18/4/28, Dependant: George Messer, Father, Harriet Louisa Messer, mother, 2 Chilcote Street, Cadoxton, Barry, 5/MM/3919, 5/D/14100, 13/4/28, DFJ.146, 24/5/28. Also:- CLAIMANT. MPW5. 5/D/14100. Messer, Harriet Louisa, Man's name Messer, Jack, P/3352, A/L/Cpl, MMP, relationship to man Mother. Also:- 5/MM/3919. Messer, Jack, MMP. P/3353, A/L/Cpl, 7/11/17 to discharge, born 1893, single, 2 Chilcogte Street, Badoxon, Barry, Glam, 8/11/17 he was awarded a pension for VDH (valvular disease of the heart) Attrib. 60%. 5/5/21 PO210 from P.20 pensioner deceased 18/4/21, W Dept, R405, 16/4/25, 5/D/14100. Jack Messer. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/37 Oct. 30, 1917) |
| Citation: | Badge No. 264115. Enlisted 26/6/1916, discharged 7/11/1917. Army Order 265 of 1917. Sec B. Age 24years 10months. Served abroad. |