| Surname: | Barton |
| Initials: | A P |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 6005565 |
| Notes: | MPSC. Enlisted in the 6 Essex Regiment,T A. 7/10/42 to the Royal Norfolk Regiment, 24/5/44 transferred to MPSC. 21/12/45 to discharge. Extracts from Army Record:- He was born 28/9/07 at Stratford, Essex., He enlisted 7/4/38, He resided at Brentwood, Essex, He married Doris Turner, 5/7/34 at the R O, West Ham, London, Occupation Painters Labourer. He served Home 7/4/36 to 8/3/39, India 9/3/29 to 15/11/33, Home 16/11/33 to 30/11/33, Army Reserve 1/12/33 to 31/8/39, Home 1/9/39 to 15/9/39, France 16/9/39 to 30/5/40, Home 31/5/40 to 9/9/.43, North Africa 10/9/43 to 20/9/45, Home 21/9/45 to 20/12/45, Z (T) reserve 21/12/45 to 10/2/54 5/1/49 He was awarded the Indian GSM clasp North West Frontier 1930-1931.1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal Address: 33 Hill Crescent, Romford, Essex. Alexander Philip Barton. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Indian General Service Medal 1908 - 1935 (London Gazette: WO100/495 Page: 7 Jan. 10, 1934) |
| Citation: | No 6005565 Pte. 2 Essex Regt. Issued to OC, Depot, May 1934 - M/5/30277, Army Reserve. |