| Surname: | Ballard |
| Initials: | G E |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 698 |
| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the 1914 Star with Clasp (5352) and Rose, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 10/8/1914 to 15/11/1915. Info from pension record: Enlisted in the Royal Horse Artillery No 28649 at Woolwich on the 12/11/1902. transferred to MMP 21/9/1908. Transferred to Army Reserve 11/11/10. Rejoined the colours 5/8/1914. Discharged 11/11/1915. 2/5/1915 3 Corps promoted acting sergeant with pay. 6/11/1915 proceeded to England for discharge. Served Home 12/11/02 to 14/5/1906. Egypt 15/5/1906 to 3/10/1910, Home 4/10/1910 to 10/8/1914, BEF 11/8/1914 to 5/11/1915, Home 6/11/1915 to 11/11/1915. Discharged 11/11/1915. Extract from the Army and Navy Gazette 24 July 1915. Military Mounted Police: L/Cpl. G Ballard. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 29200 Page: 6010 June 22, 1915) |
| Citation: | France & Flanders.Also shown in the Army and Navy Gazette, 24/7/15. |