| Surname: | Lay |
| Initials: | H |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/5125 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 31/8/1914 to 10/12/1917. Formerly Dvr. Royal Horse Artillery. No. 4938. No prefix P/ on medal card. He re-enlisted in the Royal Horse Artillery. 6/8/14, age 21.4 years, occupation Labourer, he was born at Tilehurst, Berks, Home Address: Pine Cottage, East Liss, Hampshire. Transferred to MFP 1/10/16. Served Home 20/2/00 to 13/1/03, India 11/1/03 to 10/1/08, Home 11/1/08 to 19/2/08. Army Reserve 20/2/08 to 4/8/14, Home 5/8/14 to 30/8/14, BEF 31/8/14 to 10/12/17, Home 11/12/17 to 20/2/19 when discharged no longer physically fit for war service. 1914 Star found on RHA Medal Roll, WO 329/2401, page H2/1400, dated 20/1/1920, shown as transferred to MPC 5125, L/Cpl. Info from Pension Index Card:- Lay, Henry, MFP, P/5125, RHA RFA, 4938, Army Reserve (B & D), 20/2/19 to discharge, SFJ.1916, 11/M/133526, Pine Cottage, East Liss, Hants. Stamp: Ad 17/3/19 at 8/3 from 21/2/19 to 24/2/20, Chelsea no. VV50.2054, received 18/3/19. Henry Lay. Henry Lay. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/156 April 2, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B162107. Enlisted 20/2/1900, Discharged 20/2/1919. K.R. 392 (xvi) A.O. 29/19. Age 40years 3months. Served Abroad. |