Army Service Corps (Mechanical Transport) Learner Driver: Pte C J Hines

Holder's Service details:

Charles John Hines
Military Year: 1914-1920
Rank: Private
Medal Awarded: British War Medal and Victory Medal
Regiment or Corps: Army Service Corps
Regimental Number: DM2/168567
Previous Units: R.A.S.C. DM2/168567 Private.

Medal condition:

Both Very Fine. Good patination to War Medal, some loss to Victory Medal. On original ribbon.

XXIX

A senior non-commissioned officer: Warrant Officer Class I H W Purnell, ASC

Holder's details:

Name: Herbert William Purnell
Military Year: 1914-1920
Rank: W.O. Class I
Medal Awarded: British War Medal and Victory Medal
Regiment or Corps: Army Service Corps
Regimental Number: M1/7837
Previous Units: R.A.S.C. M1/7837 W.O. Class. I.

(M1 prefix indicates motor transport, New Armies, possibly 1st NA)

Medal condition:

Both Very Fine. Good patination. Short lengths of original ribbon.

XXXVI

The Silver War Badge: Worcestershire Regiment and ASC example

Name:D Lockley
Military Year:1914-1915
Rank:(P&L) Private
Medal Awarded:1914-15 Star
Regiment or Corps:Army Service Corps
Regimental Number:T/423285
Previous Units:1st. Worcestershire Regt. 9606 Pte., Trans. A.S.C. M.T. Pte M/396397 2-5-18

Daniel Lockley
Discharge Unit:R.A.S.C.
Regiment:Army Service Corps
Regimental Number:T/423285
Rank:Pte.
Badge Number:B55230
Piece:3217
List Number:RASC 2751-3000

Born Wolverhampton. 34 years old on enlistment. Carter. Enlisted 14 September 1914, posted to  5th/6th Worcestershire Regiment (Special Reserve/Training battalions), recorded on medal rolls as serving with 1st battalion, entered France theatre of war 1 April 1915, compulsorily transferred to ASC MT branch 25 February 1918 (learner driver?), transferred ASC P&L 31 July 1818 discharged 2 December 1918 under para 392 xvia II (Sickness). Aged 38 years, 11 months on discharge. Served overseas. Entitled 1914-15 Star. Home address on discharge 191 Summer Lane(?)