| Surname: | Garstang |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/15835 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star with clasp and rose, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 12/8/1914 to 29/11/17. Formerly L/Cpl. 1 Loyal North Lancashire Regt. No. 10440. 4/12/19 Discharged. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Garstang, James, MFP, A/Cpl, P,15835, Loyal North Lancashire Regt, 10440, 4/12/19 to discharge, 3/MG/2469, 120 Bootle Street, Preston, Lancs. Stamp: Ad 3/1/20 at 8/8 from 5/12/19 until further notice, Chelsea no. Z/MFP/Misc/3304, received 5/1/20. Also:- SB36. 3/MG/2469. Garstang, James, MFP, P/15835, A/Cpl, no other info. James Garstang. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/203 July 14, 1920) |
| Citation: | War Badge No. 475112. Enlisted 17/9/1912, discharged 4/12/1919. K.R 392 (xvia) A. O. 29/19. Age 26.4. Served abroad. |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 30187 Page: 9595 Sept. 17, 1917) |
| Citation: | France. 10440 L/Cpl J Garstang (Preston) Loyal North Lancashire Regt. Citation for DCM. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. With a comrade he established and maintained telephonic communications under conditions which rendered their work almost impossible owing to the extreme danger to which they were subjected. Heavy and direct machine gun fire, hostile barrage, and aeroplane bombardments were continuously directed upon them, but in spite of all, these two very gallant men continued to patrol the line and effect repairs which were constantly becoming necessary, thus maintaining communication between the front line and battalion headquarters at a most critical time. Their Splendid determination and fearless devotion to duty cannot be too highly praised. |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 30093 Page: 5159 May 25, 1917) |
| Citation: | France. Awarded serving as 10440 L/Cpl Garstang J. Loyal North Lancashire Regt. |