Surname: | Farrar |
Initials: | A |
Rank: | Lance Corporal |
Army Number: | P/2395 |
Notes: | MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 2/7/1916 to 2/8/1917. He enlisted in MFP 10/11/15 age 22 years, occupation Police Constable, home address: 6 South Storewood Street, Dewsbury, Yorkshire and later North Terrace, Kirkham Gate, Wakefield Yorkshire. Served in BEF 2/7/16 to 2/8/17, 26/4/18 discharged to class P reserve, no longer physically fit for war service but fit for employment with the Chief Constable Dewsbury. Info from pension index cards:- 4/MF/3779, Farrow, Albert, MFP, P/2396, L/Cpl, 26/4/18 discharged, born 1893, single. North Terrace, Kirkgate, Wakefield. Awarded pension but no details. No. on Pension Card P/2396 correct no. P/2395. Also:- Dead File, Farrar, Albert, L/Cpl, MFP, P/2395, 26/4/18 to discharge, 4/MF/3779, North Terrace, Kirkgate, Wakefield, Yorks. Stamp: Ad 17/4/18 at 27/6 from 27/4/18 to 28/5/18, Chelsea no. VV/5g/1143, received 22/4/18. Albert Farrar. |
Decoration Record: | |
Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/62 May 2, 1918) |
Citation: | Badge No. 365956. Enlisted 4/11/1914 discharged 26/4/1918. Army order 265 of 1917, Sec B. Age 24years 11months. Served abroad. |