The Queens Own Royal West Kent R

The Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment

Sergeant P J Douglas

Sergeant Peter James DOUGLAS. 9871, 10th Battalion, Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment.

Born Sheerness, Kent, enlisted 7th September 1915, Sheerness, Kent, age 23, height 5ft 9 inches, weight 135lbs, resided 22 East Lane, Bluetown, Sheerness, Kent. Formerly dockyard labourer.

Next of Kin - Margaret Douglas (sister), 22 East Lane, Bluetown, Sheerness, Kent.

Postings - Home, 7th September 1915 to 2nd May 1916; BEF, 3rd May 1916 to 7th October 1918; Home, 8th October 1918 to 8th March 1919.

30th September 1916, wounded in knee; 29th September 1918, shrapnel wound left thigh

Appointed unpaid Lance Corporal, 11th March 1916; BEF France, 3rd May 1916; promoted acting Corporal, 16th June 1917; appointed Acting Sergeant, 25th August 1917; demobilized 8th March 1919 to Gringly Cottage, Butlers Lane, Four Oaks, Sutton Coalfield; September 1921, Butlers Lane, Four Oaks, Birmingham.

Disability pension (30% disability, gun shot wound to thigh), of 9/9 a week awarded from 9th March 1919.

AWARDS: MM, & Clasp to MM.

London Gazette 21st August 1917.

His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to award the Military Medal for bravery in the Field to the under mentioned Non-commissioned Officers and Men: 9871 L./C. P. J. Douglas, Royal West Kent Regiment.

London Gazette 18th October 1917.

His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of a Bar to the Military Medal to the under mentioned Non-Commissioned Officers and Men: G/9871 Cpl. P. J. Douglas, Royal West Kent Regiment. (Sheerness).

(M.M.'s gazetted 21st August, 1917.)

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