| Surname: | West |
| Initials: | A E |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/1194 |
| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 29/7/1915. 21/3/1892 Class Z Reserve 12/3/1919. Albert Edward West. enlisted 5 Dragoon Guards, No. 3718, age 19 years, born Bromley, Kent, occupation Labourer, address: 11 Stanope Road, Bromley, Kent. Served Home 21/3/1892 to 5/9/1893, India 6/9/1893 to 25/10/1899, South Africa 26/10/1899 to 5/4/1902, India 6/4/1902 to 22/3/1904 Home 23/3/1904 to 24/3/1904 to discharge. 1/8/1904 married Elizabeth Bull at Parish Church, Wanstead, Essex. 8/5/1915 re enlisted in MMP age 42 years, occupation messenger, address: 2 Post Street, Belgrave Street, London SW. 12/3/1919 to class z reserve. Albert Edward West. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/113 Page: 42 Sept. 5, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Orange Free State, Transvaal, Defence of Ladysmith. Awarded as Pte. 5 Dragoon Guards, No. 3719. |
| Decoration: | King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/302 Page: 73 Feb. 12, 1903) |
| Citation: | Clasps: South Africa 1901 & South Africa 1902. Awarded as Pte 5 Dragoon Guards, No.3719. |