Army LS&GC GV 1st type with swivel suspension (9767 B.Q.M.Sjt: F.L.Hemment. R.F.A.)
Some contact marks NVF
Francis Lewis Hemment elisted in Peterborough into the Royal Field Artillery 7th June 1900 a labourer aged 22 years and 3 months. Married Nora Jane Ellis Eves 5th January 1916 at Hornchurch. Served France 1914-17 and 1918, awarded 1914 Star and Bar Trio. The LS&GC with Gratuity awarded 1920 under Army Order 110/1920 and also awarded the 1911 Delhi Durbar whilst serving with 58th Bty RFA. Renumbered 1032820. Discharged 7th June 1921 a/RQMS with pension 49 and 1/2d per day for life, address 70 Church Lane, Charlton London SE
