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Surname:Semon
Initials:A
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/863
Notes:MMP. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 10/11/1914 to 26/10/17. Formerly served Pte. 5 Dragoon Guards, No. 11258 and Pte. 1 Reserve Regiment of Cavalry, No. GS/11258. 2/1/15 transferred to MMP. He is listed on a Sick & Wounded Casualty List No. 17895 as 8 Cavalry Brigade, 3 Division suffering from Gastritis, discharged to C C ex Hospital Rouen. He has 2 medal cards.
Info from Pension Index Cards:- Lemon, Albert SEE SEMON, MMP, P/863, 9/3/17 to discharge, 7/MS/1115, Stamp: Ad 11/7/17 at 12/5 + 6/- frp, 10/3/17 to 11/12/17, Chelsea no. 63250/H, received 16/7/17. Also:- Semon, Albert, MMP, P/863, 9/3/17 to discharge, regional no. 7/MS/1115, Stamp: Ad 11/7/17 at 12/6 from 10/3/17 to 11/12/17 + 4/6 for 3 children, Chelsea no. 63250/H, received 16/7/17, Z/2241/17 paid to 98, 2/9/21. Also:- 7/MS/1115. Semon, Albert, MMP, P/863,L/Cpl, 9/3/17, born 1872, married, 44 Mafeking Road, Colwich Road, Sneinton, Notts, 10/3/17 he was awarded a pension for internal derangement of left knee joint, due to. Also: Simon, Albert, PO/863, case no. 63250/H, 35543/17, file to E Midland Region 25/3/20, 7/MS/1115.
Albert Semon.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/23 July 10, 1917)
Citation: Badge No. 222394. Enlisted 2/10/1914, discharged 9/3/1917, Class P AR. Authority, ACI 550 of 1917. Served abroad.