Day Serjeant 543
Info
| Surname | Day |
|---|---|
| Forename | Mathew |
| Rank | Serjeant |
| Army No | 543 |
| Battalion | 1/7th |
| Commissioned | Not set |
| Date Of Wounds | Not set |
| Wounds | |
| Died Killed | Not set |
| Death Details | |
| Enlisted Date | 1908-04-01 |
| Enlisted Location | Dudley |
| Date Of Birth | Not set |
| Birth Place | |
| Residence | Dudley, Worcestershire. |
| Discharged | 1919-02-16 |
| Theatre Of War | France |
| Date Of Entry | 1915-03-31 |
| Z Class | |
| Surname Spellings | |
| Other Info | He was the first Dudley Territorial soldier to be awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, for saving the life of an officer under heavy fire. He died in August 1963 at the age of 80, at the time he was living at 24 Shaw Road, Dudley. |
Assignments
| 1/7th Worcestershire Regiment 543 Serjeant |
| Labour Corps 166900 Serjeant |
| Labour Corps 166900 Acting Colour Serjeant |
Service Awards
| The British War Medal |
| The 1914-1915 Star |
| The Allied Victory Medal |
Gallantry Awards & Honors
| Medal | Rank | Battalion | Engagement | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Sergt. | 1/7th | (22-23/12/1915) | 1916-06-03 |
Foreign Decorations & Awards
| Medal | Rank | Battalion | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| No results found. | |||
Royal Flying Corps
| Rfc Number | |
|---|---|
| Battalion Before | |
| Entry Rank | |
| Notes |
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