| Surname: | Lees |
| Initials: | J T |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/13577 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 2/2/1915. 17/8/1914 enlisted Pte. 1 South Staffs Regiment. No. 9618 and Notts & Derby Regiment. No.73018. Born Pelsall, Walsall, Staffordshire, age 19.8 years, occupation coal miner, 14/7/1917 suffered Shrapnel Wound to right calf and appendicitis. 3/11/1916 shrapnel wound to right leg. To MFP date not known. 31/7/1918 Discharged. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Lees, Joseph Thomas, MFP, P/13577, 31/7/18 to discharge, SFJ.5579, 6/ML/2407, C/O Cannock, Rugeley Corley, Cannock, Staffs, Stamp: Ad 7/8/18, gratuity, £53.15.00. Chelsea No. VV50/1472, received 7/8/18. Also:- 6/ML/2407. Lees, Joseph Thomas, MFP, P/13577, A/L/Cpl, 31/7/18 to discharge, born 1896, single, Hut Fields, Great Wyrley, Nr Walsall, Staffs, disability shrapnel wound leg, att. Joseph Thomas Lees. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/119 Jan. 23, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B87128. Enlisted 17/8/1914, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 23years 5months. Served abroad. |