THE  DOVER WAR MEMORIAL  PROJECT

 

war memorial at dusk, photographed by Michelle Cooper


Service Record Notes

METCALE, JOHN WILLIAM

Age 19.
Born Abt. 1896.
2, Alexander Place, Dover.
Regt. Buffs.
Regt No. 9031.
 
Short Service. For the duration of the War.
Attestation of
G/9031 – Metcalfe John William - The Buffs.
 
Age. 19 years - 250 days.
Trade – Hotel Porter.
Enlisted 11, December 1915 at Dover.
 
Next of kin – Mary Elizabeth Metcalfe 2, Alexander Place, London Road, Dover – Mother.
 
Home - 11/12/15 to 18/5/16.
BEF France – 19/5/16 to 3/5/17.
 
Casualty Form.
Wounded 5/12/16.
Rejoined unit 20/12/16.
Killed in action 3/5/17.
 
6th Bn. The Buffs East Kent Regt. G/ 9031- Pte. Metcalfe John William Deceased.
Father of soldier – Deceased.
Mother of soldier – Mrs. E. Metcalfe now Maxted, 2, Alexander Place, Dover.
 
Brothers.
Pte. P. Metcalfe – age 19. Att. 2nd Inf. Bde. Hdgrs? Eastern Div. Army of Rhine.
James Metcalfe - age 17 – 2, Alexander Place, London Road, Dover.
 
Sisters.
Lilian Metcalfe – age 21. 192, Snargate Street, Dover, Kent.

 


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