| Surname: | Whing |
| Initials: | J T A |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 7688045 |
| Notes: | CMP. Enlisted in to CMP, previously served in the Durham Light Infantry, No.1825 & No. 204132, from 15/2/14 to 17/9/18. awarded the 1915 Star, Victory & War Medals, first serve abroad 910 France 19/4/15. Also awarded the Silver War Badge, List D/185/1, badge No. 262633 Pte. Wing, John, 5 Durham Light Infantry, served 25/3/14 to 13/9/17, cause 392 xvi) age22 years. Info from Pension Index Card SB36, 2/MW, Whing, John, DLI, 204132, Pte, discharged 13/9/17, born 1895, single, address:- 94 Lobley Hill, Gateshead, disability GSW right chest and abdomen, attributed.30/5/40 he re enlisted in to CMP, born 24/4/95 at North Shields, Northumberland, occupation Policeman, address:- 4 Trevethick Street, Gateshead, Co. Durham, 26/1/18 he married Ruby Lee, spinster at Gateshead. Served Home 30/5/40 to 30/0/42, BNAF 31/10/42 to 16/6/43, MEF 167/6/42, BNAF 2/6/44 to 10/6/45, Home 11/6/45 to 13/9/45, 14/9/45 to Z Reserve., conduct exemplary, Sgt Whing is a thoroughly reliable and loyal nco.. He is efficient and efficient on duty and at all times sober in his habits. Signed OC 181 (Ports) Pro Coy. Served No2 Training Depot, Northallerton, 64 (TC) Coy, 3 (TC) Coy, 507 IMPC, 246 Pro Coy, 181 Pro Coy. 8/7/48 he was awarded the 1939-1949 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence & War Medals. Address:- 4 Trevethick Street, Gateshead 8, Co. Durham. John Thomas Anderson Whing. |