| Surname: | Forster |
| Initials: | W |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/14265 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 16/12/1916 to 15/8/1917 and 5/5/1918. Formerly Pte. 1 Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. No.29070. 14/12/1918 Discharged. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Forster, William Skelton, MFP, P/14265, 1305, 29070, VV.50.1670, 2/M7/224. Also:- 2/MF/224. Forster, William Skelton, MFP, P/14265, A/L/Cpl, 3/10/18 to discharge, born 1875, married, 1 Monison Terrace, Ferry Hill Station, Durham, 4/10/18 he was awarded a pension for GSW to right knee, due to. final award 16/1/23. William Skelton Forster. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/105 Jan. 21, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B78159. Enlisted 22/1/1915, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvi) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 49years 9months. Served abroad. |