Swb . Ernest Collett Ward .9th ,3rd & 6th R West Surrey Reg. Born Newington .

Ww1 silver war badge with replacement pin no 186000.

Awarded to g12370 private Ernest collett ward of the ” Queens ” Royal West Surrey Regiment serving with the 9th ,3rd and 6th battalions during his service .

Ernest was born 12th January at newington .

1911 a clerk living at 11 Alfred Road, Union Grove, Clapham, sw.

Enlisted 24th February 1916 .

Served with bef 15th September 1916 until 7th January 1917.

Discharged sick 7th June 1917 .

1921 living at 8a criterion building ,Thames Ditton, a senior audit clerk .

1939ba senior accountant living 121 ellerdine Road,Heston and Isleworth.

Died reading 9th February 1966.

Also entitled to a pair whereabouts unknown.