| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 18/9/1916 on medal card but (5a) East Africa on record. He was born at Farmell, Brechin, Forfar, enlisted age 35 years, occupation Farmer. Home Address: Stonefield Cottage, Cupar, Fife. Formerly Gnr. 125 Siege Battery, South African Heavy Artillery. Enlisted at Cape Town 7/8/1915. Served German South West Africa, 6 months and France 3 years. Originally enlisted under the name John Cooper and reverted to real name in UK 17/5/1916. Discharged 23/4/1919. Re enlisted in MMP 2/8/1919, reduced to Pte for misconduct 23/9/1919, Discharged considered unfit for service 20/10/1919. Charles Stuart Crole. |