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Surname:Park
Initials:D
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/15961
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France 9/7/1915. 5/9/1914 he enlisted as a Pte in the Seaforth Highlanders, No, 4623, age 19 years, occupation Baker, born Parkhead, Glasgow, address: father, 11 Tollcross Road, Parkhead, Glasgow, 28/9/1915 he suffered from GSW and gas poisoning, later transferred to the Highland Light Infantry, No. 63776, 13/7/1918 transferred to MFP, 25/8/1919 to class Z reserve. Served home 5/9/1914 to 8/5/1915, BEF 9/5/1915 to 12/6/1916, Home 13/6/1916 to 31/12/1916, BEF 1/1/1917 to 11/11/1917, Home 12/11/1917 to 25/8/1919. 26/8/1919 he was awarded a pension of 5/6d per week to 2/9/1919 then 3/- from 3/9/1919 till further notice, disability 20% GSW 2 finger right hand.
Info from Pension Index Card: Park, David, DEAD 11/3/1924, MFP, A/L/Cpl. 15961, Seaforth, 4623, HLI, 25/8/1919, 69573/OS/M, SFG.3831, 25/8/1919, 11 Tollcross Road, Parkhead, Glasgow, Stamp: Ad 10/9/1919 at 5/6d from 26/8/1919 to 2/9/1919, Chelsea Nom 2616, received 11/9/1919.
David Park.