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Pte. Arthur Sucklng MM.
British Army 42nd Field Ambulance Royal Army Medical Corps

Arthur Sucklng enlisted on 9th of Sep 1907, he disembarked in France on 12th of September 1914, and was discharged from service on 17th of February 1919. On 17th of September 1916, he was wounded in action at Flers–Courcelette during the Battle of the Somme and invalided to England a few days later.
He was on active service for 3 years and 9 months, serving in France, Egypt and Palestine. During this period, he served with the 42nd Field Ambulance and the 17th Field Ambulance of the RAMC. After the Armistice, he also served for a time with the 2/4th Royal West Surrey (Queen's) Regiment.
For his service with the RAMC, Arthur was awarded the following, Military Medal (Gazetted on 21 Dec 1916) won in France during his posting with the 42nd Field Ambulance, 1914 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal and Silver War Badge (#B293195), which was issued on 8th of September 1919.

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