| Surname: | Mellor |
| Initials: | J R |
| Rank: | Private |
| Army Number: | P/8982 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 28/7/1915 to 12/6/1916. Formerly Pte. 10 Notts & Derby Regt. No. 14/20893. 17/4/19 Medically Discharged, surplus to military requirements having suffered impairment since entry into the service. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Mellor, John Robert, MFP, P/8982, Sherwood Foresters Regt, 17/4/19 to discharge, 7/MM/294. Stamp: Ad 9/5/19 at 5/6 from 18/4/19 to 4/5/19, Chelsea no. MVO.2201, received 12/5/19. Also:- SB36. 7/MM/294. Mellor, John Robert, MFP, P/8982, L/Cpl, 17/4/19 to discharge, born 1879, married, Hill Top, Flash, Nr Buxton, Derbyshire, 18/4/19 awarded a pension for bronchitis, attr. John Robert Mellor. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/173 May 27, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B217216. Enlisted 21/12/1914, Discharged 17/4/1919. K.R. 392 (xvia). A.O. 29/19. Age 39years 0months. Served abroad. |