| Surname: | Nanson |
| Initials: | J F |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/4338 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 2/10/1915 to 14/12/1915 and 11/4/1917. Formerly Pte. 9 Scottish Rifles. No. 21997. 19/2/19 medically discharged.Info from Pension Index Card:- Nanson, John Frederick, MFP, P/4338, Scottish Rifles, 4832, 21997, 19/3/19 to discharge, 11/M/71701, A.190593, 58 Nelson Square, Blackfriars Road, London SE. Stamp: Ad 17/3/19 at 8/3 from 20/2/19 to 9/3/19, Chelsea no. VV50.2056, received 18/3/19. John Frederick Nanson. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/161 April 25, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B173749. Enlisted 17/7/1915, Discharged 19/2/1919. K.R. 392 (xvi). A.O. 29/19. Age 43years 0months. Served abroad. |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO100/182 Page: 273 Aug. 15, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps:- Transvaal, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Lang's Nek awarded as Pte. J Nanson, 2 Scottish rifles No. 4832. |