Surname: | Ponsford |
Initials: | G H |
Rank: | Lance Corporal |
Army Number: | P/16171 |
Notes: | MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 28/1/1916 to 16/4/1917 and 6/9/1917 to 31/12/1917. Formerly Pte. 16 KRRC. No. C/1374. Home address: 3 Prospect Cottage, Caldbee Hill, Battle, Sussex. Transferred to MFP 4/9/18 for duty in Southern Command. 8/2/1919 medically discharged. Info from Pension Index Card:- Ponsford, George Henry, L/Cpl, MFP, P/16171, Kings Royal Rifle Corps, 1374, 8/2/19 to discharge, 11/M/102580, 3 Prospect Cottage, Caldbeehill, Braith Sussex. Stamp: Ad 4/3/19 at 5/6 from 9/2/19 to 13/5/19, Chelsea no. VV50.2035, received 5/3/19. George Henry Ponsford. |
Decoration Record: | |
Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/145 March 25, 1919) |
Citation: | Badge No. B135139. Enlisted 30/8/1915, discharged 8/2/1919. K. R. 392 (xvi). Served abroad. |