| Surname: | Hay |
| Initials: | A S |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/16979 |
| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 19/1/1917 to 29/51917 and 1/8/1917. Formerly Pte. Royal Highlanders. No. 12469. He was born in Ontario Canada and enlisted 15/12/14 in the Black Watch, No. 5/12469, age 26.2 years, occupation Clerk, also shown as a constable in the Canadian Royal West Mounted Police, home address: C/O Professor M Hay, 14 Rubislan Terrace, Aberdeen. 11/12/17 Transferred to the Labour Corps, No. 480080, 4/7/18 transferred to the Cameron Highlanders, No. 50156, 2/4/19 transferred to the MMP. 30/6/19, Rouen he was charged whilst on active service to be drunk on duty. 10/2/17 entry in pension record: Having made a statutory declaration changing his name "Andrew Sterling Hay" this latter name will be entered in all his documents as an alias in accordance with para 1901 of King's Regulations. (Previous name C McGillivray). 8/2/17 Desertion and Fraudulent Enlistment. Enlisted in the 1 King Edwards Horse about 23/3/15 under his correct name. His number was No.1019. Deserted 1 King Edwards Horse in England on 4/1/16. Fraudulently enlisted in the 3 Black Watch under the assumed name of Charles Robert McGillivrey on or about 10/1/16, served with 9 Black Watch, posted to 8 Black Watch on 122/12/16. He was placed under stoppage of pay for all kit lost and all former service was forfeited. Discharged 22/7/19 suffering from dysentery. Info from Pension Index Card:- Hay, Andrew, L/Cpl, MMP, P/16979, Black Watch, S/12469, Cameron Highlanders, S/50156, DEAD 14/3/24, 24/6/19 to discharge, SFJ.3196, Stamp: Ad 26/6/19 at 5/6 from 25/6/19 to 23/12/19, Chelsea no. 2116, received 27/6/19. Also:- 1/MH/349. Hay, Andrew, MFP, P/16979, L/Cpl, 24/6/19 to class Z reserve, born 1891, single, c/o Professor M Hay,k 14 Rubislaw Terrace, Aberdeen, 25/6/19 he was awarded a pension for chronic bronchitis, due to, catarrh and dysentery. Andrew S Hay. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/202 July 14, 1920) |
| Citation: | Badge No. 485642. Enlisted 12/1/1916, discharged 22/7/1919. K.R. 392 (xvia), A.O. 29/19. Age 29. Served abroad. |