| Surname: | Paton |
| Initials: | A |
| Rank: | Acting Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/5992 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 2/2/1915 to 2/3/1915. Formerly Pte. 2 A & SH. No. 2410 amended to 9212. 14/12/18 Medically Discharged. 26/8/14 he enlisted in the MFP, age 42 years, occupation Blacksmith, born Falkirk, Stirlingshire, home address C/O Mr J Houston, Blacksmith, Ballat, Balfron, Stirilingshire. Served home 26/8/14 to 1/2/15, BEF 2/2/15 to 2/3/17, Home 3/3/17 to 14/12/18 discharged no longer physically fit for war service. Formerly served in the 1 & 3 Service Companies 1 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, No.8715 and No. S/24180 and 4/9212. 11/1/17 transferred to MFP. 16/2/15 wounded in action left leg and hand. Info from Pension Index Card:- Patron, Andres, MFP, A/Cpl, P/5992, A & S Highlanders, 9212, 2410, 14/12/18 to discharge, C/o Mrs J Houston, Blacksmith, Ballat ? Balfron. Stamp: Ad 7/1/19 at £35 gratuity, Chelsea no. VV50.1890, received 8/1/19. Andrew Paton |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/96 Jan. 7, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B71440. Enlisted 26/8/1914, Discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvi)_Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 46years 0months. Served abroad. |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/206 Page: 341 Nov. 6, 1902) |
| Citation: | Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 awarded as No.8715 Pte A Paton, 3 Volunteer Active Service Company, 1 A & SH. Notes: clasps 12/9/1903 served with 1 V A S A & SH No. 7242.Also on WO 100/206, page 339, dated 1/8/1902 No. 8715 Sgt Paton A Remarks: served with 1 service company No. 7247 (no clasps on roll). Medal Roll WO 100/206, page 322 A & SH, Volunteer Service Company, Clasps Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, remarks: serving with 3 VSC No. 8715. Also WO 100/206, page 327, dated 10/10/1902. A & S H, 1 Volunteer Service Company, No.7242 L/Cpl Paton A. Issued from AGM/6703, 3 VSC roll, unit 3/VSC, Sgt 8715 |