| Surname: | Walsh |
| Initials: | J C |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/971 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (3) Egypt, 7/10/1915 to 24/12/17. 17/10/18 medically discharged, no longer physically fit for war service. Info from pension index cards:- 4/MW/2563. Walsh, John Christopher,17/10/18 discharged, born 1870, married, 41 Homerville Road Leeds. 18/10/18 pension for neurasthenia (fatigue, anxiety), Dormant. Also:- Walsh, John Christopher, MFP, P/971, A/L/Cpl, 17/10/18 to discharge, DEAD 21/10/25, 4?MW/2563, 4/APD/7177, 4/APD/589, 41 Thornville Road, Leeds, Stamp: Ad 30/10/18 at 5/6 from 18/10/18 to 21/1/19, Chelsea No. VV50/1727, received 31/10/18. Also:- SB.36, Disabled Men. 4/APD/589, Walsh, John Christopher, MFP, P/971, L/Cpl, 17/10/18 to discharge, born 1870, married, 41 Thornville Road, Leeds, disability neurasthenia. pre war occupation Private Enquiry Agent, pre war earnings £3-17-00 pw + 60% £5. OK 10/4/26, RW/1919. John Christopher Walsh. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/87 Nov. 8, 1918) |
| Citation: | Badge no. B36575. Enlisted 6/2/1915, Discharge 17/10/1918. KR 392 (xvi) AO VI/1918. Age 47 years 10months. Served abroad. |