| Surname: | Connaboy |
| Initials: | M |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/6000 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 13/3/1916 to 10/5/1916. Formerly Pte. 8 Royal Scots. No. 5370. He enlisted 8/3/15 age 38 years, occupation Colliery Fireman, home address 6 Portlands Rows, Loanhead, Midlothian, born Loanhead. Served home 8/3/15 to 12/3/16, BEF 13/3/16 to 10/5/16, Home 11/5/16 to 20/9/18, Army Reserve 21/9/18. 29/7/16 Garrison Military Police Edinburgh Castle, 11/1/17 transferred to MFP. 20/9/1918 to A reserve for employment with Messers Statts Iron Company, Midlothian, 14/12/1918 discharged, surplus to military requirements having suffered impairment since entry into the service, Housemaids knee. 18/2/1901 married Margaret Dyer at St Margaret's church Midlothian. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Connaboy, Michael, MFP, P/6000, Royal Scots, 5370, 20/9/18 to discharge, SEF.1144, 6 Pentland Rows. Loanhead, Midlothian, Stamp: Ad 9/10/18 at 5/6 from 21/9/18 to 23/9/19, Chelsea no. VV50.1663, received 14/10/18. AlsoL- Cannaboy? L/Cpl, Michael, P/6000, VV50.1603, former regt nol. 5370, discharged 20/9/18, AFW5003 to group 25/9/18. Michael Connaboy. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/127 Jan. 28, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B92578. Enlisted 5/3/1915, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 42years 0months. Served abroad. |