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Soldier Record

Surname:Anderson
Initials:J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/15478
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 25/8/1915 to 26/9/17. Formerly Pte 13 Durham L I. No. 21160. 14/12/18 Discharged. 27/10/1914 he enlisted in the Durham Light Infantry No. 21160, age 32, occupation Coal Miner, 27/5/1918, 22/9/1917 suffered GSW to head, mild, transferred to MFP, served under APM "A" Area, Northern Command, Newcastle upon Tyne. Served Home 27/10/1914 to 24/8/1915, BEF 25/8/1915 to 26/9/1917, Home 27/9/1917 to 23/9/1918, to Class P Army Reserve for work with Messrs Connell Iron works. NOK brother in law, Iveston Nr Leadgate, Co. Durham. Home address: Care of Mrs Owen, Iveston Village, Nr Leadgate, Co Durham.20/9/1917 gassed at Ypres.. Received 8/3d per week from 24/9/1918 to be reviewed in 52 Weeks.Info from Pension Index Card: Anderson, John, MFP, P/15478, Durham L I, 13/21160, 23/9/18 to discharge, SFJ.1158, C/O Mrs Owens, Iveston Village nr Leadgate, Co. Durham. Stamp: Ad 9/10/18 at 8/3 from 24/9/18 to 23/9/19, Chelsea no. VV50.1623, received 14/10/18.John Anderson.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/128 Jan. 28, 1919)
Citation: Badge No. B90300. Enlisted 27/10/1914, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 36years 2months. Served abroad.
Decoration: Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 29623 Page: 5949 June 15, 1916)
Citation: France. 13 Durham Light Infantry. Anderson, No. 21160 Pte. J
Decoration: Military Medal (London Gazette: 29749 Page: 8997 Sept. 12, 1916)
Citation: 21160 L/Cpl, J Anderson, Durham Light Infantry. France.