| Surname: | Bell |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | -1360 |
| Notes: | MPSC. 27/8/1887 enlisted in the South Lancashire Regiment, born Bolton, Lancashire, occupation Striker, to Army Reserve then re enlisted in South Lancashire Regiment later transferred to MPSC, served India 2.11 years, Egypt 2 years, Malta 4 months, Egypt 2 years, South Africa 1.2 years. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal and the Queen's South Africa medal. 20/4/1909 he was discharged at Aldershot time expired, address: 17 Harold Road Arbour Hill, Dublin, Ireland. 28/8/1887 enlisted in the South Lancashire Regiment No. 2278, age 20.4 years, occupation striker, born Bolton, Lancashire. 29/11/1888 deserted awarded 56 days detention and forfeited former service, 23/1/1898 to Army Reserve, 11/11/1899 recalled to Army. 1/4/1903 transferred to MPSC, L/Cpl, 1/3/1908 Cpl, 20/4/1909 to discharge at Dublin, time expired after 22 years 91 days. His former service of 1 year 91 days was restored. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 242 of 1907. 28/8/1887 enlisted service forfeited. Served Home 19/8/1990 to 22/9/1990, Gibraltar 28/9/1890 to 25/9/1892, Malta 26/9/1892, to 8/2/1893, Egypt 9/2/1893, to 18/2/1895, India 19/2/1895 to 23/1/1898, Home 24/1/1898 to 29/11/1899, South Africa 30/11/1899 to 5/2/1901, Home 6/2/1901 to 20/4/1909 to discharge time expired. Real name Joseph Cole, enlisted under the alias Joseph Bell. John Bell real name Joseph Cole. He has the same No. as L/Cpl G H Crawford, MFP. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/189 Page: 142 Sept. 1, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Orange Free State, Transvaal, Tugela Heights,Relief of Ladysmith, Laing's Nek. Awarded as Pte. 1 South Lancashire Regiment, No.; 2278. Remarks Invalided to England.Medal Roll WO 100/189, page 222, dated 31/5/1902 clasp South Africa 1901. |