| Surname: | Sandy |
| Initials: | W |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/5543 |
| Notes: | MMP. Died, illness, Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France,1/6/1915 to 26/11/18. He was born in Deptford, enlisted in London and resided in S. Tottenham. Formerly Pte. 8 Royal Fusiliers No. 672. Inscription on gravestone: In loving and honoured remembrance that he made the great sacrifice. 26/11/1918 Progress Report, P.159615, 42 Casualty Clearing Station, France, P/5543 Cpl. Sandy, W, MMP, 12 Division, influenza, 25/11/1918 died. Info from Pension Index Card: Sandy, William, A/L/Cpl. enlisted 18/8/1914, died 26/11/1918 from influenza. His widow Dorothy Edith Smith, born 19/10/1890, married 19/3/1918, address: 18 Suffolk Road, South Tottenham, London N.15. 27/12/1918 she received a grant of £5. 9/6/1919 she received a pension of 13/9 per week. He also has a Widows' Pension Sheet with same information. William Sandy. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 30111 Page: 5493 June 4, 1917) |
| Citation: | France & Flanders. Pte (A/L/Cpl). |
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| Date of Death: | Nov. 26, 1918 |
| Company: | MMP |
| CWGC Link: | 321763 |
| Cemetery: | DOUAI COMMUNAL CEMETERY, FRANCE 🇫🇷 |
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