| Surname: | Bemrose |
| Initials: | J W |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/10681 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 25/2/1915 to 1/4/1916. Previously served in the Lincolnshire Regiment 8/8/1914 he re enlisted as a Pte. Notts & Derby Regiment No. 2257, Police Constable, Nottingham Civil Police served 22 years, address: 89 Egypt Road, New Basford, Notts. later Pte. 1/7 Notts & Derby Regiment, No. 2257. 9/5/1916 transferred to MFP. Served Home 11/8/1914 to 24/2/1915, BEF 25/2/1915 to 1/4/1916. Home 2/4/1916 to 18/3/1918. 9/7/1896 he married Rosina Simms, Spinster at West Bridgford Name spelt Benrose on SWB List, correct name Bemrose. 18/3/18 medically discharged. He received 27/6d per week then 5/6d per week to be renewed in 48 weeks, had a hernia. Info from Pension Index Cards: SB36. 7/MB/3186. Bemrose, John William, MFP, P/10681, A/L/Cpl, date of discharge 18/3/1918, born 1865, married, address: 89 Egypt road, New Basford, Nottingham. Disability Rupture R Hernia. Also Bemrose, John William, Notts & Derby (MFP) 10681, 18/3/1918, 7/MB/3186, Egypt Road, New Basford, Nottingham, SFJ 570. Stamp: Ad 13/3/1918 at 27/6d from 19/3/1918 to 7/4/1918, Code VV50.1064, received 15/3/1918. Name spelt Bemrose on medal index card and Benrose on SWB card. John William Bemrose. |
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| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/53 March 11, 1918) |
| Citation: | Badge No. 351928. Enlisted 11/8/1914, discharged 18/3/1918. Army Order 265 of 1917. Sec D. Age 52years 11months. Served abroad. |