Military record
James LORD
Border Regiment / No. 7546
Born in the Parish of Briercliffe near Burnley
Age 22 years – 0 months
Trade, Weaver
Do you now belong to the Army? – Yes, 3rd Royal Lancaster Regt, in which I am still serving as above.
For what Corps are you willing to be enlisted? The Border Regiment
Signed at Lancaster, 12 May 1904
Height 5ft 8 ¼ inch
Weight 132 lbs.
Chest measurement – 36 ½ inch / Range of expansion – 2 ½
Compexion – Fresh
Eyes – Grey
Hair – Dk Brown
Church of England – Yes
Distinctive marks - Small scar outer corner of left eye. Scar of operation for Emphysema
Service towards limited engagement reckons from 12.5.04
Joined at Carlisle on 13.5.04
(Stamped – Mobilized at Carlisle 5 Aug 1914)
Home, 12.05.04 to 20.02.05 – 285 days
S. Africa, 21.02.05 to 04.03.07 – 2 years, 12 days
Home, 05.03.07 to 31.08.14 – 7 year, 180 days
Medals, decorations and annuities – Kings South Africa Medal, Queens South Africa Medal
Name and Address of next of kin – Mother: Mary A. TATTERSALL, 25 Archer Street, Burnley
Earlier record is next (same man)
James LORD, Corps 3 / Royal Lancaster
Born, Burnley
Where do you reside? 24 Bush Street in the parish of Burnley Lane, Lancashire
What is the Name and Residence of your present (or former) Master? Mr. Stuttard, Rakehead Mill, Burnley
What is your age? 18 years
Trade: Weaver
Married? – Single
Have you ever served in the Army? Yes, Scottish Rifles, Purchased discharge July 1899
Dated 4 October 1899, signed at Nelson
James LORD
Age 18 years
Height 5 feet 6 ¾ inches
Weight 123 lbs.
Chest measurement – Minimum 33 inches, Maximum expansion 35 inches
Complexion – Fresh
Eyes – Grey
Hair – Brown
Church of England – Yes
Distinctive marks – scar on both calves
Dated 05.10.1899 at Burnley
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