| Surname: | Horsler |
| Initials: | W |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/1209 |
| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 28/7/1915 to 9/5/1918. 25/12/1915 enlisted, to discharge 5/9/1918. Address (absent voters list): Ashburnham Road, Ampthill, Bedfordshire. Info from Pension Index Card:- Horsler, William, MMP, P/1209, 5/9/1918, 11/M/116047, Ashleigh, Ashburton Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Stamp:- Ad 28/8/1918 at 27/6 from 6/9/1918 to 22/9/1918, Chelsea No. VV.50.1522, received 31/8/1918. William Horsler. Extract from the Luton Reporter 3 May 1915. FLITWICK. Among the latest to offer their services to their country are Mr. Wm. Horsler, the local postman, has volunteered and expects to be called up any day, for the Military Mounted Police. He is an old soldier. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/80 Sept. 3, 1918) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B1819. Enlisted 12/5/1915, discharged 5/9/1918. KR 392 (xvi), Army Order 265 sec B. Age 37years 0months. Served abroad. |