| Surname: | Cross |
| Initials: | R |
| Rank: | Staff Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 1287 |
| Notes: | MPSC. 21/7/1899 he enlisted in the Leicestershire Regiment No. 2832, age 18.2 years, occupation Carpenter, born St Mary's, Leicester, previously served in the 3 Leicestershire Militia. 3/8/1902 transferred to MPSC, Sgt, 27/9/1906 S/Sgt, 16/10/1910 Warrant Officer. 26/8/1919 to discharge, time expired. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Army Order 377 of 1915, without gratuity. 9/10/1891 qualified as musketry instructor, Hythe. Served Home 21/7/1899 to 6/2/1900, Egypt 7/2/1900 to 22/7/1902, Home 23/7/1902 to 19/1/1905, Egypt 20/1/1905 to 14/2/1908, Home 15/2/1908 to 26/8/1919. 1911 Census he was serving in York Castle Detention Barracks. 17/12/1896 he married Beatrice Chamberlain at Leicester. Richard Cross. |