| Surname: | Metcalfe |
| Initials: | W |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/7462 |
| Notes: | MFP. Served Home. Info from Pension Index Card:- Metcalfe, Walter, MFP, P/7462, L/Cl, 9/1/18 to discharge, SFJ.483. Stamp: Ad 9/1/18 at £40 gratuity, Chelsea No. 211989/H, received 11/1/18. Walter Metcalfe. National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918, Section XI, Manchester, page 257. METCALF W. MFP. He volunteered in November 1914, and after his training was engaged on important Police duties at various stations. Owing to medical unfitness, he was unable to secure his transfer to a theatre of war, and in December 1917, was invalided out of the service. 9 Ryder Street, Bradford, Manchester. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/109 Jan. 21, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B78243. Enlisted 28/5/1915, discharged 9/1/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvi) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 37years 8months. Served home. |