| Surname: | Farrell |
| Initials: | J C |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/13140 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (3 a) Egypt, 14/6/1915 to 12/2/1916 and (4) Mesopotamia, 13/2/1916 to 26/5/1916 and (3) Egypt 27/5/1916 to 29/8/1916. Formerly Pte. 6 East Lancashire Regiment. No. 6/13517. He enlisted in the East Lancashire Regiment 1/9/14 age 24.5 years, occupation Window Cleaner, home address: 38 Bury Street, Gorton, Manchester. 23/10/17 transferred to MFP. Served Home 1/9/14 to 13/6/15, Egypt 14/6/15 to 12/2/16, Mesopotamia 13/216 to 26/5/16, Egypt 27/5/16 top 29/8/16, Home 30/8/16 to 2/5/18, W Army Reserve 3/5/18 to 29/11/18, recalled to colours 30/11/18 to 12/12/18 discharged no longer physically fit for war service. 19/4/16 sustained gun shot wound right leg, Mesopotamia. Info from Pension Index Card:- Farrell, Joseph Christopher, MFP, A/L/Cpl, P/13140, East Lancashire Regt, 13517, SFJ.1400, 38 Bury Street, Gorton, Manchester. Stamp: Ad 27/12/18 at 8/3 from 15/12/18 to 16/12/19, Chelsea no. VV50.1876, received 28/12/18. Joseph Christopher Farrell. Joseph Christopher Farrell. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/95 Jan. 7, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B71433. Enlisted 1/2/1914, discharged 12/11/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvi)_Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 28years 6months. Served abroad. |