| Surname: | Smith |
| Initials: | J W |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/3947 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. 3/6/1915 he enlisted in the Scots Guards, No. 14044, born Hull, occupation Labourer, address: 30 Woodhouse Street, Hedon Road, Hull, 22/9/1916 transferred to MFP, 22/11/1916 DCM refusing to obey and order from Sgt A Chippett, MFP, at London at 8.30 am, 22/11/1916, awarded 86 days detention, 14 days remitted for good conduct, 23/12/1916 returned to Scots Guards. 22/4/1919 to class Z reserve. Served Home 3/6/1915 to 1/8/1918, BEF 2/8/1918 to 8/3/1919, Home 9/3/1919 to 22/4/1919. No information on Medal Index Card of MFP service. John William Smith. |