| Surname: | Morris |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/6409 |
| Notes: | MFP. Served Home. 6/1/1915 he enlisted in the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, No. 4141, occupation Clerk/miner at Manor Haig Colliery, Nr Wakefield, address: father 17 Princess yard, Kirkgate, Wakefield, Yorkshire, 25/1/1917 transferred to MFP, 20/7/1917 promoted Cpl. 15/10/1918 transferred to P Army Reserve for employment at Hartley Bank Colliery, Horbury, Nr Wakefield. Later address: 79 Norton Street, Grantham, Lincs. 16/10/1918 he was awarded 6/- a week for 13 weeks pending decision, disability loss of terminal phalanx of index and middle finger of right hand, accident occurred in the Butchers Shop of the 2/4 KOYLI at Bulwell Hall, Notts on 8/3/1915. Info from Pension Index Card: Morris, James, Cpl. P/6409, MFP, SFJ 1330, 12-230-12, dis 15/10/1918, 29/12/1918 @ 6/- from 16/10/1918 to 14/1/1919, 17 Princess Yard, Kirkgate, Wakefield, VV50.1729, Rec. 3/12/1918. Also 26/4/1919 he received £50 for index finger, £25 for middle finger, £22/10/00 Service, total £97-10-00. James Morris. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/127 Jan. 28, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B92579. Enlisted 6/1/1915, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 28 years. Served home. |