| Surname: | Sherring |
| Initials: | G |
| Rank: | Sqn QM Sgt |
| Army Number: | 441 |
| Notes: | MMP. From Hendon. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 5/10/14 to 11/9/16. Also awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 92 of 1911. Formerly 21 Lancers, No 3508. Info from service record: Born Rugby, Warwickshire, enlisted 18/10/1893 at Hendon. He resided at 4 Deerfield Cottage, The Hide, Hendon and was formerly a motor driver. Served Home 18/10/1893 to 2/9/1893, India 3/9/1893 to 22/10/1896, Egypt 23/10/1896 to 14//12/1904, Home 15/12/1904 to 19/10/1913 re enlisted Home 28/9/1914 to 3/10/1914, BEF 4/10/1914 to 11/9/1916, Home 12/9/1916 to 3/6/1920 to discharge. First served Pte 21 Hussars later 21 Lancers, No.3508. Transferred to MMP 24/3/99. Formerly enlisted 18/10/1892, served in the 3 Hussars, then 21 Lancers. No. 3508 1/4/1897. Served Home 18/10/1892 to 2/9/1893, India 3/9/1893 to 22/10/1896, Egypt 23/10/1896 to 14/12/1904, Home 15/12/1904 to 17/10/1913 discharged time served, age 40 years, served 21 years, conduct exemplary, address: 43 Grosvenor Road, Aldershot. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Sherring, George, 4 Deerfield Cottages, Hendon, London NW 9, MMP, 441, QM Sgt, 17/11/32. Also:- Sherring, George, MMP, QMS, 441, 3/6/20 to discharge, SFJ.5249, called up under above, formerly 16529, MMP. Stamp: Ad 19/6/20 at 8/3 from 4/6/20, Chelsea No. Z/Misc/3811, received 21/6/20. George Sherring. He has the same No. as Cpl G Farmer, MFP. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 29422 Page: 72 Jan. 1, 1916) |
| Citation: | France & Flanders. |
| Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 31198 Page: 2701 Feb. 22, 1919) |
| Citation: | Special Army Order IV 4/8/1917. Home. Ranks RQMS. |
| Decoration: | Queen's Sudan Medal 1896-1897 (London Gazette: Medal Roll WO 100/80 Page: 87 March 27, 1899) |
| Citation: | Silver. Awarded whilt serving with the 21st Lancers as 3508 Pte. G Sherring. |
| Decoration: | Khedive's Sudan Medal (London Gazette: Medal Roll WO 100/80 Page: 139 Jan. 19, 1899) |
| Citation: | Clasp; "Khartoum". Awarded whilst serving with the 21st Lancers as 3508 Pte. G Sheering. |