| Surname: | Backler |
| Initials: | W |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/7276 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 27/6/1915 to 27/9/15. Formerly Pte. 4 South Lancashire Regt. No. 3484. 14/12/18 Discharged, surplus to military requirements having suffered impairment since entry into the service. Info from Pension Index Cards:- 3/MB/8986. Backler, William, MFP, P/7276, L/Cpl, 2/12/18 to discharge, born 1890, married, 82 Evelyn street, Warrington, Lancs, 3/12/18 pension commenced, disability GSW right knee, atttrib. 20%. Also:- Backler, William, MFP, P/7276, 2/12/18 to discharge, 2/4 M6-4-1, 82 Evelyn Street, Warrington, Lancs. VV.501849, 3/MB/8986, C.30/12/18, DEAD 11/11/24. William Backler. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/128 Jan. 28, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B90304. Enlisted 10/2/1915, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 29years 11months. Served abroad. |