| Surname: | Ayrton |
| Initials: | A |
| Rank: | A/ Sqn Sgt Major |
| Army Number: | P/22 |
| Notes: | MMP 18 Division. From Knaresborough. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 24/7/1915 to 11/11/18. Later WOI. Discharged medically unfit 7/3/1919. Info from Pension card: Arthur Ayrton. Born 1870. Married. Address: Fisher Street, Knaresborough. Received pension. 19/4/1892 he enlisted in the 3 Hussars, No. 3216, 15/5/1892 discharged by purchase, £10. 28/12/1892 he re enlisted in the 15 Hussars, No. 3216, age 20.1 years, born Dewsbury, Yorkshire, occupation Soap Boiler, address: Father, Ravens Terrace, Dewsbury, Yorkshire. Served Home 28/12/1892 to 28/6/1895, India 21/9/1899 to 3/12/1908, Home 4/12/1908 to 27/12/1913 to discharge time expired, 21 years. 31/12/1908 appointed SSM in the Yorkshire Hussars Yeomanry. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 333 of 1913. 30/8/1899 he married Maria Alice Francis at Ravensthorpe, they had 2 children. 3/9/1914 he re enlisted in MMP as a Sgt then SSM, 29/1/1915 promoted WOII, 14/10/1916 promoted Sergeant Major, 7/3/1919 discharged no longer physically fit for war service. Partially disabled from active service. Served Home 3/9/1914 to 23/7/1915, BEF 24/7/1915 to 1/5/1918, Home 2/5/1918 to 7/3/1919 to discharge. Info from Pension Index Cards:- 4/MA/998. Ayrton, Arthur, MMP, P/22, SSM, 7/3/19 to discharge, born 1872, married, Fisher Street, Knaresborough, last entry 9/4/23, 30/- + 8/3 PW + 5/3 PW wife and child from 9/5/23 to 6/5/25. Also:- Ayrton, Arthur, MMP, P/22, 3119, 7/3/19 to discharge, 4/MA/998, Fisher Street, Knaresborough, MVO.2100, 3/4/19. Arthur Ayrton. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 30750 Page: 7135 June 17, 1918) |
| Citation: | France. Devotion to duty. A/SSM. |
| Decoration: | French Medaille Militaire (London Gazette: 30945 Page: 11946 Oct. 10, 1918) |
| Citation: | France. |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/154 April 2, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B156705. Enlisted 3/9/1914, discharged 7/3/1919. K.R. 392 (xvi), A.O. 29/19. Age 46 years 0 months. Served abroad. |