| Surname: | Crampton |
| Initials: | J H |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/6552 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 31/3/1915 to 20/11/1915. Formerly Pte. 7 Worcestershire Regt. No. 3228. 14/12/18 Discharged surplus to military requirements having suffered impairment since entry into the service. Info from Pension Index Cards:- 6/MC/5881/ Crampton, James Henry, MFP, P/6552, L/Cpl, 28/8/18 to discharge, married, 49 New Town Street, Old Hill, Staffs, disability GSW right thumb and right thigh, OK, 5/12/25. Also Crampton, James Henry, MFP, P/6552, 28/8/18, 8.317/12, 49 Newton Street, Old Town , Staffs, 11/W/53158, 6/MC/5881, Adm 18/9/18 @ 7/6, from 29/8/18 to 15/9/18, 6/MC/5881. Also:- CLAIMANT, 11/w/5881, MPR.51. Crampton, Sarah Jane, man's name Crampton, James Henry, P/6552, L/Cpl, MFP, relationship to man Widow. James Henry Crampton. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/124 Jan. 28, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B91845. Enlisted 22/9/1914, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 28years 10months. Served abroad. |