54051 PTE W.J.CHAINEY R.BERKS.R.
William James Chainey
Born Wantage, Berkshire 1900
Enlisted 24/5/18
Served on the Western Front with 8th Royal Berkshire Regiment, 18th Division
Note: Just one week before the Armistice, the 8th Royal Berks took part in their last action of the Great War on 4/11/18 when they attacked Mount Carmel, south of Englefontaine in the Forest of Mormal, at a cost of 12 killed & 37 wounded or missing
Wounded & admitted to No.3 Casualty Clearing Station 5/11/18
Discharged 7/1/19 & was entitled to the Silver War Badge
With copy of his Medal Index Card, Silver War Badge Roll & Pension Card plus supporting research
Condition: VF+
