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Sgt.Mjr. Alfred Reynolds MC, MSM.
British Army 1st Btn. D Coy. Royal West Kent Regiment
from:Lewisham
Alfred Reynolds was a Pre-War regular who had joined up in 1896 and fought in the 2nd Boer War earning a Queens Medal with 3 Clasps and Kings Medal with 2 Clasps.
He fought with the 1st Battalion throughout the Great War and he was awarded the MC in Feb 1915: "As Sergeant Major of "D" Company, did exceptionally good work, especially when his Company was commanded by a very junior officer."
He ended the war as a Warrant Officer 1st Class and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal in 1918: "His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased on the occasion of His Majesty's Birthday, to approve of the award of the Meritorious Service Medal to the under mentioned Warrant Officers, Nora-commissioned Officers and Men in recognition of valuable services rendered with the Forces in Italy."
He retired in 1920.