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Surname:Archibald
Initials:J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/6015
Notes:MFP. Served Home. 3/6/1916 he enlisted in the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, No. 2433 at Stiriling Castle. later transferred to 2 (HS) Garrison Battalion Royal Scots, No. 36566, address: 90 Rose Street, Edinburgh, transferred to MFP date not known Served home 26/8/1914 to 2/12/1918. 26/6/1914 married Catherina Gardener at Alloa, address 61 Whins Road, Alloa. 3/12/1918 he received a pension of 8/3d per week to be reviewed in 52 weeks for Gastritis, attributed.
Info from Pension Index Cards: Archibald, John, MFP, No. 6015, A/L/Cpl, Married, Address: 90 Rose Street, Edinburgh now Married Quarters, Johnstone Terrace, Edinburgh, disability Gastritis. Formerly A & SH No. 2433 and Royal Scots No. 36566. Card: Archibald, John, A & SH No. 2433, Royal Scots No. 36566, MFP No. 6015, 1/MA/517, 2/12/1918, to discharge, MORT2/4 M. 6-9-1, 90 Rose Street, Edinburgh. Stamp: Ad 23/12/1918 at 8/3 from 3/12/1918 to 2/12/1919, Chelsea No.VV50.1844, received 24/12/18
John Archibald.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/100 Jan. 10, 1919)
Citation: Badge No. B74866. Enlisted 26/8/1914, discharged 2/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvi) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 37years 2months. Served home.