| Surname: | Smith |
| Initials: | S |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/2441 |
| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (3) Egypt, 3/1/16 to 4/11/17. 8/11/1915 he enlisted in the MMP, age 24.6 years, occupation Police Constable, born St Phillips, Sheffield, addresses: 4 Parkfield Place, Highfield, Sheffield, 7 Thirwell Road, London road, South Heely, Sheffield, 36 Gifford Road, Lowfields, Sheffield, 20/5/1915 Married Martha Elizabeth Pertch at the Registry Office Sheffield, served in Salonika 1916-1917, 19/12/17 Discharged no longer physically fit for war service. He was awarded a pension for TB, disablement 100% whilst in Sanatorium, 60% when not in. Info from Pension Index Card: Smith, Sidney, MMP, P/2441, A/L/Cpl, 9/12/1917 discharged, born 1891, address: 7 Thirwell Road, Heeley, Sheffield, disability Tubercle of Lung, last entry 2/9/1922, disability 30%, pension 12?- + 3/- for wife 9/8/1922 to 7/8/1923. Sydney Smith. |
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| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/42 Nov. 22, 1917) |
| Citation: | Badge No. 278600. Enlisted 8/11/1915, discharged 9/12/1917. Army Order 265 of 1917. Sec B. Age 26years 7months. Served abroad. |