| Surname: | Dutton |
| Initials: | J A |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/2983 |
| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France 14/4/16 to 28/6/16 and 19/2/17 to 24/5/17. He enlisted 11/12/15 age 23.3 years, occupation Police Constable, home address: 7 Marsh Parade, Newcastle, Staffordshire, born Chesterton, Staffordshire. Attested 11/12/15, Army Reserve 12/12/15 to 31/1/16, Home 31/1/16 to 13/4/16, BEF 14/4/16 to 26/8/16, Home 27/8/16 to 18/2/17, BEF 19/2/17 to 25/5/17, Home 25/5/17 to 1/5/18, 2/5/18 transferred to P Army Reserve. Suffered two attacks of trench fever. 4/6/16 31 Division, 25/2/17 78 Division, 11/3/17 4 Army, 13/3/17 29 Division. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Dutton, Arthur Jas, MFP, P/2983, 1/5/1918, JL 311.11., 7 Marsh Parade, Newcastle under Lyne, Staffs Adm 15/5/1918 @ £30 gratuity, Chelsea No. VV.50.1225, Received 16/5/1918, SFJ761. Also:- Dutton, James Arthur, MMP, 2983, 1/5/1918, VI311.11, SFJ761, Stamp:p Ad 15/5/1918 at £30 gratuity, Chelsea No.VV50, 1225, received 16/5/1918. Entry in 18 Gen. Hospital Camiers: 33179, MMP, 29 Division, No. 2983, Cpl Dutton, J A, age 24, served 1 year, with field force 10 months, disability PU^, 18/5/1917, HP Ship, 23/5/1917, sick convoy No6 AT, 6 days treatment, N ward C of E, Arras 17/5/1917 5 Stationery Hospital. James Arthur Dutton. Extract from the Staffordshire Advertiser 29 January 1916. NEWCASTLE. The Chief Constable reported that Police Constables Arthur Dutton and Harry Royall had enlisted in the Military Mounted Police and had to report themselves on Feb. 1. The Army allotment and allowance to Mrs. Dutton would be 17s 6d. and he suggested that the difference between that and police Constable Dutton's police pay, a sum of 11s 6d should be granted. He also suggested that 5s a week would be granted to Police Constable Royall's dependents. After discussion the matter was adjourned for a month for further particulars, including details of those who had joined the force since war began and had since enlisted. Extract from the Staffordshire Advertiser 21 October 1939. SERGEANT'S RETIREMENT. The retirement takes place on October 31 of P.C. James Dutton, after 25 years' service as a member of the Borough Police Force. A native of Chesterton, Sergt. Dutton was first employed by the Shelton Iron,m Steel and Coal Company, but in June 1911, he joined the Manchester City Police Force. A year later, however, he resigned and returned to his employment with the Shelton Company. On September 11, 1914, he joined the Newcastle force and from February, 1916, until April 1918 he served with the Military Mounted Police, his service including two periods of active service in France and being twice invalided home with trench fever. On the second occasion he was discharged as medically unfit and on leaving hospital, he rejoined the borough force. He was promoted sergeant on July 24, 1932 |
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| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/69 June 21, 1918) |
| Citation: | Badge No. 418464. Enlisted 11/12/1915, discharged 1/5/1918. Class P Army Reserve awarded gratuity. Age 25 years 6 months. Served abroad. |