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Surname:Batter
Initials:A J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/15425
Notes:MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals and Territorial Efficiency Medal (AO 433 of 1922.) First served abroad (3a) Egypt, 11/4/1915. Formerly Pte Warwickshire Yeo. No. 1843 and 310026. 31/5/19 medically discharged. Info from pension card: Arthur James Batter. Born 1888. Married. Address: 75 Henry Street, Kenilworth. 1/6/19 received pension for varicose veins. 8/12/12 enlisted Warwickshire Yeomanry, 3/12/17 transferred Labour Corps No. 361619, 27/12/17 to MMP. Born Kenilworth, enlisted age 32.5 years, occupation painter. Served Home 7/2/12 to 10/4/15, Egypt 11/4/15 to 31/3/19, Home 1/4/19 to 31/5/19 to discharge.
Info from Pension Index Cards:- Batter, Arthur James, MMP. P/15425, Warwickshire Yeo, 1843, Labour Corps, 361619, 31/5/19 to discharge, 6/MB/1744, SFJ.3096, PAS. Stamp: Ad 17/6/19 at 5/6 from 1/6/19 to 15/6/19, Chelsea no. MVO.2322, received 18/6/19. Also:- SB36. 6/MB/1744. Batter, Arthur James, MMP, P/15425, A/L/Cpl, 31/5/19 to discharge, born 1880, married, 76 Heavy Street, Renadworth? Warwick, 1/6/19 awarded a pension for varicose veins, aggr.
Arthur James Batter.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/178 June 19, 1919)
Citation: Badge No. B231401. Enlisted 7/2/1912, Discharged 31/5/1919. K.R. 392 (xvi). A.O. 29/19. Age 39years. Served abroad.