| Surname: | Shiely |
| Initials: | M |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 876 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. Shown as awarded 1915 Star which was deleted and marked not entitled. First served abroad (4) Africa, 24/12/1915 to 13/4/1918. Formerly Pte. Scots Guards. No. 1295. Previously served 4 days in the Life Guards and discharged unfit for duties of the Household Cavalry then Scots Guards. Served Home 6/2/1897 to 14/3/1900, South Africa 15/3/1900 to 4/8/1902, Home 5/8/1902 to 8/12/1902, Army Reserve 9/12/1902 to 3/3/1903, Home 4/3/1903 to 22/12/1915, Africa Exp Force 24/12/1915 to 15/4/1918, Ship 16/4/1918 to 9/5/1918, Home 10/5/1918 to 19/9/1918. Sailed from Plymouth in the RMS Saxon 24/12/1915. Disembarked from HMT Trent at Mombasa 26/1/1916. Contracted Malaria 5/8/1916 then Dysentery 14/2/1918. Invalided to South Africa 8/3/1918. Home address: 6 All Saints. Nottingham. 19/9/1918 Discharged. 1911 Census serving in Granby Barracks, Devonport. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Shiely, Michael, MFP, A/Sgt, 876, 19/9/18 to discharge, 7/MS/1183, PWP, 24/11/22, 6 All Saints, Nottingham. Stamp: Ad 2/10/18 at 5/6 from 20/9/18 to 23/9/19, Chelsea No. VV50.1597, received 3/10/18. Also:- 7/MS/1183. Shiely, Michael, MFP, 876, A/Sgt, 19/9/18 to discharge, born 1872, single, 92 Garfield Road, Nottingham, 5 Peachey Cottage, Peachey Street, Nottingham, 20/9/18 awarded pension for chronic bronchitis, debility due to. Last entry: 1/5/22, disability 20%, 5/6 per week from 21/1/22 to 19/6/23. Michael Shiely. Has same No. as L/Cpl F J Bell, MMP. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/1651 Page: List MPC/82 Sept. 24, 1918) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Wittebergen, Cape Colony, Transvaal. Awarded serving with the 2 Scots Guards. No. 1295. |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 392/3243 Page: MPC/82 Sept. 24, 1918) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B15417. Enlisted 6/2/97, discharged 19/9/18. AO VI dated 14/9/18. 392 (xvi) no longer physically fit for war service. age 46.4 years. served abroad. |
| Decoration: | King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/318 Page: 374 Dec. 1, 1902) |
| Citation: | Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Awarded serving with the 2 Scots Guards. No. 1295. |