| Surname: | Hellstern |
| Initials: | B |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/15667 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 20/12/1914 to 21/4/1915 and 16/2/1916 to 23/9/1917. Formerly A/Cpl. 2 King's Shropshire L I. No. 9704. His name is spelt Helstern on SWB card and list and Hellstern on medal card which is correct. He was born in East Dulwich and enlisted age 18 years in the KSLI, occupation Cook's assistant. He previously served in the 6 Rifle Bde Special Reserve. Served Home 11/8/11 to 28/9/1913, India 29/9/1913 to 16/11/1914, Home 17/11/1914 to 19/12/1914, France 20/12/1914 to 24/1/1915, Home 25/1/1915 to 15/2/1916, France 16/2/1916 to 28/9/1917, Home 29/9/1917 to 22/7/1919. Transferred to MFP 26/5/1918 having sustained gun shot wounds to right thigh and left leg 16/9/1916 and left forearm 27/9/1917 mild. Home address 104 Whixley Road, Darnall. Sheffield. 22/2/19 Discharged to section B reserve. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Hellestern, Bruno, MFP, P/15607 (correct No. P/15667), Z/Misc/2744, SFJ.5652, received 30/9/19, 12/11/20, Attr Rej. not admitted. Also:- Hellstern, Bruno, MFP, P/15667, 15607, 22/7/19 to discharge, SFJ.4865, Rejected 25/9/19, Stamp: Ad 13/3/20 at £42 gratuity, Chelsea no. X/Misc/2794. received 15/3/20, Dead 22/9/24. Name spelt Hellstern and Hellestern. Bruno Hellstern. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/198 March 24, 1920) |
| Citation: | Badge No. 468754. Enlisted 11/8/1911, Discharged 22/2/1919. K.R. 392 (xvia). A.O. 29/19. Age 25years. Served abroad. |