Other Information:John enlisted on 14th November 1899. He was 18 years and 3 months old, and was a Railway Porter by trade. He saw active service in South Africa from 1900 - 1902, receiving the South African King's Medal with clasp. On 6th june 1903 he was transferred to Army Reserve but reengaged on 6th November 1911 for 4 years. He entered the war in France on 19th August 1914, serving abroad until 6th October 1916, when he returned to the UK.
He continued in service under the Military Service Act of 1916. He was discharged unfit for service due to sickness on 13th February 1917 .
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