The Queens Own Royal West Kent R

The Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment

Pte C Palmer

Private Charles PALMER, 4052, Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment.

Born Ryarsh, Kent, enlisted 30th September 1914, Maidstone, Kent, age 22, height 5ft 6 inches, weight 124lbs, resided Carrells Cottages, Ryarsh, nr West Malling, Kent. Formerly farm labourer, groom.

Son of Ellen Palmer, Ryarsh, nr West Malling, Kent.

Home, 30th September 1914 to 3rd October 1915; BEF, 4th October 1915 to 3rd September 1916; Home, 4th September 1916 to 17th February 1917.

30th September 1914, enlisted posted Depot, Royal West Kent Regiment; 9th October 1914, posted 3rd Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment; 26th October 1914, posted 9th Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment; 4th October 1915, posted BEF & 8th Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment; 3rd September 1916, wounded; 4th September 1916, posted Depot, Royal West Kent Regiment; 11th September 1916 to 30th January 1917, Military Hospital, Lewisham, gun shot wound, left ulna,

17th February 1917, discharged as "no longer physically fit for War Service" due to wounds Silver War Badge issued.

Pension, 12/6 a week for 6 months conditional.

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