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Soldier Record

Surname:Anderton
Initials:S
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/5058
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star, with clasp (issued 16/12/1938) and rose, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 23/8/1914 shown as 19/8/1914 on medal roll page B377, Formerly Pte. 1 Rifle Brigade. No. 6856. Home address: 66 Grafton Street, Northampton and 20 Arundel Street, Northampton. He was born in Northampton, occupation Furrier. Enlisted age 18.9 years in the Rifle Brigade, No. 6856. Served Home 19/9/99 to 20/8/01, South Africa 21/8/01 to 24/9/02, Egypt 25/9/02 to 9/10/05, home 10/10/05 to 18/9/07, Army Reserve 19/9/07 to 4/8/14, Home 5/8/14 to 18/8/14, France 19/8/14 to 13/3/19, home 14/3/19 to 12/4/19 to class Z reserve. Transferred to MFP 1/10/16.Info from pension card: Samuel Anderton. 12/4/19 discharged, born 1877, single, 20 Arundel Street, Northampton later 66 Grafton Street, Northampton. 13/4/19 awarded pension for hernia and Myalgia.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/210 Page: 247 July 10, 1903)
Citation: Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Awarded as Pte. 2 Rifle Brigade, No. 6856.