| Surname: | Lawton |
| Initials: | W |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/15444 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 14/4/1915 to 9/7/15. Formerly Pte. 2 Lancashire Fusiliers. No. 13653. 14/12/18 Discharged. Info from pension index card: William Lawton, No. 15444, A/L./Cpl, MFP, 3/10/1918 transferred, born 1877, married, address: 12 Werneth Street, Queens Road, Manchester. 4/10/1918 pension for GSW left hand. William Lawton. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/119 Jan. 23, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B87127. Enlisted 11/1/1915, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 40years 0months. Served abroad. |