| Surname: | Dyer |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/173 |
| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France 21/10/1914. He was born in Coombe Bessett, Wiltshire and enlisted 19/11/88 in the 1 Wiltshire Regiment, No. 2327 age 19 years, occupation Carter. Served Home 19/11/88 to 20/2/91, India 21/2/91 to 21/10/99, South Africa 22/10/99 to 16/3/00, Home 17/3/00 to 18/11/01. He re enlisted in MMP 29/9/14 age 41 years, occupation Labourer. Served Home 29/9/14 to 19/10/14, BEF 20/10/14 to 9/12/17, Home 10/12/17 to 22/2/18 discharged no longer fit for war service. He had previously served in the 3 Wiltshire Regiment, Volunteers and obtained his discharge by purchase. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Widow, Bessie, 17 West Street, Warminster, 31 South Street, Warminster.. Dyer, James MMP, P/173, 2327, 22/2/18 to discharge, VI.503.5, 11/W/101996, case passed to PWP 24/1/23. Stamp: Ad 27/3/18 at 30/- from 23/2/18 to 26/3/18, Chelsea No. VV56.1025, received 28/3/18. Also:- MINISTRY OF PENSONS. CLAIMANT. MPR51. 11/W/101996, 8/MD/1816, Dyer, Bessie, Man's name Dyer, James, MMP, A/Cpl, P/173, relationship to man Widow. James Dyer. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/50 Feb. 14, 1918) |
| Citation: | Badge No. 335026. Enlisted 29/9/1914, discharged 22/2/1918. Army Order 265 of 1917. Sec D. Age 47years 5months. Served abroad. |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/197 Page: 265 Aug. 12, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasp: Cape Colony. Awarded as L/Cpl 2 Wiltshire Regiment, No. 2327. Invalided home. |