The Queens Own Royal West Kent R

The Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment

Pte J D Price

Private Joseph Darling PRICE, 9937, Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment.

Born, 20th December 1874, "The Castle", Edinburgh, Scotland, enlisted 13th September 1915, Cupar, age 38, height 5ft 9¾ inches, resided 29 Burnside, Cupar, Fife, Scotland. Formerly tailor.

Next of Kin (Brother) - William Price, 29 Burnside, Cupar, Fife, Scotland.

Home, 13th September 1915 to 21st March 1916; BEF, 22nd March 1916 to 5th June 1916; Home, 6th June 1916 to 19th March 1917.

13th September 1915, enlisted & posted Depot, Royal West Kent Regiment; 18th September 1915, posted 9th Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment; 23rd March 1916, posted 8th Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment; 29th May 1916, wounded, gun shot wound, upper leg, back & buttock; 6th June 1916, posted Depot, Royal West Kent Regiment; 26th February 1917, War Hospital, Croydon, Surrey.

19th March 1917, discharged as "no longer physically fit for War Service" due to wounds Silver War Badge issued.

Pension, 18/9 a week for 6 months, conditional.

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