John H Beresford

Private

Norfolk Regiment 14298 3rd Batt; E Coy

Lea Mills postcard

John H Beresford soldier in WW1

Medal index card
There is John H Beresford of The Norfolk Regiment recorded but with regimental number 40920. He was awarded the Victory and British War medals.

Notes
He worked in the spinning department of Lea Mills and joined the forces on 26th February 1917 aged 20 years.

Letter to J.B. Marsden-Smedley

No1 Hut E Coy, 3rd Batt. Norfolk Regt
Felixtowe
Wed. Oct 16th 1918
Dear Sirs,
I welcomed to hand this morning your parcel dated Oct 11th 1918, And I write these few lines, for your kindness in sending it, And I can assure you that such things are always welcomed by troops.
I remain,
Your obedient,
Servant,
J H Beresford

 


CENSUS INFORMATION

The "best fit" discovered is John Henry Beresford of Wirksworth baptised 09/10/1898, son of Albert and Annie Beresford. From the Lea Mills records he was born about 1897. Unsure as to whether this is the same man.