225495 Rflmn. John David Pritchard British Army 7th Btn. Kings Royal Rifle Corps from:Smethwick John Pritchard was my grandfather. He died just before I was born, so I never had the privilege of meeting him. He enlisted on 10th April 1915 but was discharged because of "sickness" on 23rd July 1916. He was married to my grandmother, Phoebe (nee Chatwin) when he enlisted.
There is some confusion - his records say he did serve overseas, but his regiment, the 6th Btn. is recorded as spending the war in Sheerness.
Editor's Note: John enlisted with the 6th KRRC but served overseas with the 7th Battalion. Additional Information: | Training and Depot Battalions would be responsible for resupplying men to the overseas service Battalions as the need arose, Hence he served with the 7th battalion on the Western Front.Ian Houghton
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