Surname: | Norris |
Initials: | R |
Rank: | Lance Corporal |
Army Number: | P/7970 |
Notes: | MMP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 14/4/17. He enlisted in the MMP 23/7/17 age 23.6 years, occupation Police Constable, home address: 14 Alfonson Road, Kirkdale, Liverpool. Attested 10/12/15, Army Reserve 11/12/15, mobilised 24/2/17, served home 23/2/17 to 13/4/17, France 14/4/17 to 15/10/17, Home 16/10/17 to 18/3/18, discharged no longer physically fit for war service. 24/4/17 PM 3 Army, 9/8/17 Rouen, 15/10/17 evacuated to England. 17/7/18 Contusions of back when horse fell on him. Info from Penson Index Card:- Norris, Richard, MMP, P/7970, 18/3/18 to discharge, Southport Road, Lydiate, Liverpool, Lancs, SFJ.575. Stamp: Ad 13/3/18 at 27/6 from 19/3/18 to 16/4/18, Chelsea No. 1077, received 18/3/18. Richard Norris. |
Decoration Record: | |
Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/57 March 19, 1918) |
Citation: | Badge No. 375660. Enlisted 24/2/1917 discharged 18/3/1918. Army order 265 of 1917, Sec B. Age 25years 9months. Served abroad. |