| Surname: | Sodean |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | -618 |
| Notes: | MFP. 23/9/1891 enlisted in the Seaforth Highlanders, No. 3892, born Bethnal Green, London, age 18.4 years, occupation Warehouseman. Previously served in the Tower Hamlet Rifle Volunteers. 14/7/1900 transferred to MFP, 12/2/1907 Cpl, 2/1/1911 Sgt, 12/10/1911 to discharge medically unfit, conduct exemplary. Served home 23/9/1891 to 25/1/1897, Malta 26/1/1897 to 21/3/1897, Crete 22/3/1897 to 24/11/1897, Malta 25/11/1897 to 4/1/1898, Egypt 5.1.1898 to 4/3/1903, Home 6/3/1903 to 12/10/1911 to discharge medically unfit, address The Pines, Lemon Grove, White Hill, Bordon, Hampshire. 4/6/1906 he married Annie May Bucknell at Black Moor, Southampton. 1911 Census he is shown living in 6a Staff Quarters, Chatham. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Army Order 92 of 1911. John Sodean. |
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| Decoration: | Khedive's Sudan Medal (London Gazette: Page: None) |
| Citation: | Clasp: The Atbara, awarded at Pte. Seaforth Highlanders No. 3892, Shown on Discharge Certificate but medal roll not found also shown the British Border Medal 1898 ? |