| Surname: | Smith |
| Initials: | W |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/12122 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 27/9/1915 to 7/3/1916. Formerly Pte. 8 Royal Lancaster Regiment. No. 15593. Enlisted 10/11/14 age 22 years, born Manchester, Home Address: 73 Hamilton Street, Atherton, Manchester. Transferred MFP 11/8/17. Served Home 10/11/14 to 26/9/15, France 27/9/15 to 7/3/16, home 8/3/16 to 26/9/18, Army Reserve 27/9/18 to 14/12/18 to discharge. Served with APM Pembroke Dock. Info from Pension Index Card:- Smith, William, MFP, P/12122, K O R Lancaster, 26/9/18 to discharge, 3/MS/12933, 73 Hamilton Street, Athiston, Stamp:- AD 16/10/18 at 5/6 from 27/8/18 to 30/9/19, Chelsea no. VV/5Q,1638, received 22/10/18. William Smith. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/121 Jan. 23, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B87812. Enlisted 10/11/1914, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 26years 3months. Served abroad. Card annotated: Badge No. B87812 found and forwarded to ACC Lancashire. 11/5/1919. Acknowledgement of receipt of war badge from owner received 6/6/1919. |