Other Information:David enlisted on 14th December 1904. He was 19 years and 10 months old, and had been a steward in the Royal Navy. He entered the war in France on 23rd August 1914, as part of the Regimental Medical Officer's team for the 2nd Bn. Essex Regiment. On 20th August he gained promotion to the rank of Corporal. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal whilst serving with the 11th Field Ambulance. On 1st June 1918 he gained promotion to the rank of Serjeant. He transferred to Class Z Reserves on 14th March 1919, and discharged from the Colours on 31st March 1920.
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