4394 PTE H.HOCKEY 12/LRS
Henry Hockey
Born Wellington, Somerset 1894
Attested 16/10/12
To France 15/8/14 with 12th (Prince of Wales Royal) Lancers
During the Retreat from Mons, 'C' Squadron, 12th Lancers charged a regiment of German Dragoons near the village of Cerisy in 'The Battle of Moy' 28/8/14
3 Days later he was taken German Prisoner of War 31/8/14
Repatriated 17/12/18
Discharged from the Royal Tank Regiment 15/10/24
With copy of his Medal Index Card & Medal Roll plus POW details &Royal Tank Corps Enlistment Record
Condition: On old sewn silk ribbon, NEF
