| Surname: | Farrant |
| Initials: | J A |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 5824320 |
| Notes: | CMP. Formerly Suffolk Regiment, served 12/3/27 to 11/3/39, 2/8/40 re-enlisted in to CMP. 28/12/45 Discharged. Extracts from Army Record:- He was born 26/7/09 at Haverhill, Suffolk, He enlisted 3/8/40, Hr resided at 64 Crowland Road, Haverhill, Suffolk, He married Florence Belinda Michael, Anglo Indian 30/12/40 at St Matthias Church, Vepery, Madras, India, address:- 1/26 3rd Street, new Town, Madras, India, Re-married Elsie May, Hickford, 30/12/40 at the R O Boston, Lincs., Occupation Postman. He served Home 12/3/27 to 7/1/29, India 8/1/29 to 5/2/35, Home 6/2/35 to 20/2/35, Army Reserve 21/2/35, Home 3/8/40 , Deferred enlistment 4/8/40 to 6/8/40, Home 7/8/40 to 25/3/44, India 26/3/44 to 20/11/45, Home 21/11/45. 30/10/40 with 2 Pro Coy, 29/12/43 with 76 Div Pro Coy, 26/4/44 with CMP (I) Depot Fyzabad, 30/10/44 with 80 L of C Pro Unit, 1/7/45 with 63 L of C Pro Unit, 6/2/46 to Calss Z (T) reserv. Discharge Certificate:- 64 L of C Pro Unit, CMP (I). trade on enlistment Postman, Driver, GPO, military conduct Very Good, testimonial:- A hard working reliable man. has worked w4erll since being under my command. His capability should stand him in good stead in civil life. Calcutta. 2/10/45, signed Capt. 64 L of C Pro Unit. Address:- 9 Council Cottages, Sturmer, Haverhill, Suffolk. Medal card not found. John Alfred Farrant. |