Surname: | Bannon |
Initials: | J |
Rank: | Sergeant Major |
Army Number: | 1461 |
Notes: | MPSC. From Hulme, Manchester. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (3) Egypt, 5/11/1914. Later WOI serving in Detention Barracks, Cork in 1919. 31/7/1883 born, served 18.1 years, 1/9/1918 promoted Sergeant Major, James Bannon . |
Decoration Record: | |
Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 30474 Page: 803 Jan. 12, 1918) |
Citation: | MPSC. Egyptian Exp Force. S/Sgt (A/SM). |
Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 30431 Page: 13202 Dec. 13, 1917) |
Citation: | Egypt, Devotion to duty. S/Sgt (A/SM). |