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A FIRST WORLD WAR MERITORIOUS SERVICE GROUP OF FOUR TO THE ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGIMENT. A Great War group of four comprising War Medal and Victory Medal named to L-10931 Sjt J.W. Perrior R.Fus, George VI Meritorious Service Medal named to 6447657 Sjt J.W. Perrior R. Berks R. and a George V Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal named to 10931 Cpl J.W. Perrior R. Fus. Remounted as worn on new ribbons.
John William Perrior enlisted with the Middlesex Regiment in Hounslow as a boy aged 14 years old in 1901. One of nine sons to Thomas and Mary Perrior of 3 Tivoli Road Hounslow. He transferred to the Royal Fusiliers in 1904 before serving with the Middlesex Regiment from July 1916 to January 1919, by 1920 he was serving in East Prussia and promoted to the rank of Segeant, later Sgt Drummer and Band Sergeant. He was discharged on the 12th September 1922 with a glowing report 'A most reliable, intelligent NCO who has always done remarkably well. Trustworthy and sober, 1st Class musician and side drummer, good athlete, 2nd Class Certificate of Education.' He chose not to leave the Army but stayed in transferring to the Royal Berkshires with whom he stayed until the end of 1925 having completed 21 years service. He seems to have spent the rest of his life in Hounslow living to the age of 80. With extensive copied service records, medal index card and death certificate.
Provenance: these rooms 2017.
Mounted on new ribbons.
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