281873 PTE W.H.JORDISON 3-CO.OF LOND.YEO.
William Henry Jordison
Born Cambridge 5/10/1885
Was living in Peterborough by 1891
In 1900, whilst in charge of a large number of newsboys, he lost his temper when Fred Posnett told him "not to get his hair off" and then"put his finger to nose" so Jordison hit him
Jordison was summoned to appear at Peterborough Court, where he pleaded guilty under provocation & was ordered to pay costs
In 1911 he was a Linotype Operator
He served in the 1/3rd County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters) during WW1
In 1918 he transferred to the Machine Gun Corps & was renumbered 151488
Disembodied 1/5/19
In September 1939 he was working as a Journalist & living in Carshalton
Died Peterborough 13/4/63
With MIC, Medal Roll & a digital File of supporting research
Condition: Display mounted by small adhesive foam pads on reverse, Toned NEF
