| Surname: | Speller |
| Initials: | W J |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/6304 |
| Notes: | MFP. Served Home. Formerly served in the Kent Artillery Militia, 4 years. 29/8/1914 he enlisted in the Royal Berkshire Regiment No. 9/10389, age 39.10 years, occupation Carrier, born Poplar, London, address: 23 Appian Road, Bow, London E., 1/9/1916 transferred to the 23 Training Reserve, No. TR/8/6196, 23/1/1917 transferred to MFP, 3/12/1918 he was discharged no longer physically fit for war service. He was awarded a pension of 13/9 for 63 weeks from 14/12/1919, disability defective vision 50%. 7/11/1919 a pension appeal tribunal disallowed the case. Served Home 29/8/1915 to 3/12/1918. 19/5/1895 he married Emma Dowling at Old Ford, London, they had 7 children, 16/8/1915 son William John, died, 22/3/1918 daughter Harriet died, 4/4/1918 daughter Annie died. Info from Pension Index Card:- Speller, William John, mFP, P/6304, Royal Berkshire Regt, 10389, Training Reserve 16196, 3/12/18 to discharge, SEJ.1398, 23 Appian Road, Bow, London E. Stamp: Ad 24/12/18 at 13/9/ fro 4/12/18, to 17/2/20, Chelsea no. VV50.1854, received 27/12/18. William John Speller. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/113 Jan. 14, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B84719. Enlisted 29/8/1914, discharged 3/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvi) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 44years 1months. Served home. |