| Surname: | Kirby |
| Initials: | C |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/16442 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 26/12/1916 to 28/12/1917. 8/6/16 he enlisted in the 5 Lincolnshire Regiment later 1/8 Lincolnshire Regt. No.202616, age 21.9 years, occupation hosiery machine worker, 30 Bradder Street, Mansfield, 28/10/18 transferred to MFP, served Home 8/6/16 to 25/12/16, BEF 26/12/16 to 21/12/17, Home 22/12/17, 11/9/1919 medically discharged. 21/9/18 he married Doris Annie ? Townroe at the Parish Church, Mansfield. 24/11/17, Tosh Valley, BEF he injured his knee pushing lorries. Info from pension cards:- 7/MK/614. Conyers Kirby, MFP, P/16442, Cpl, 11/9/19 to discharge, born 1894, married, 33 Bowling Street, Mansfield, Notts. 12/9/19 pension commenced, disability intestinal indigestion. Also:- Conyers, Kirby, MFP, P/16442, Lincolnshire Regiment 6519 - 202616, 11/9/19 to discharge, 7/NK/614, 37 Bowling Street, Mansfield, Notts. Stamp:Ad 13/10/19 as 12/- from 12/9/19 to 28/9/19, Chelsea No. MVP.2571, received 14/10/19. Conyers Kirby. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/194 Nov. 18, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B336813. Enlisted 8/3/1916, Discharged 11/9/1919. K.R. 392 (xvi). A.O. 29/19. Age 25years. Served abroad. |