200495 LCpl Arthur PUNYER King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

[Peter Bennett]

I know newspaper articles at the time could be notoriously inaccurate but this man was allegedly recommended for the DCM for gallantry on 20th July 1915. He was awarded the Military Medal in 1917 and I wonder if some kind person can tell me what date his MM was gazetted and whether there is an entry in the Regimental War Diary regarding the DCM.

 

Lance Corporal PUNYER, A

Service Number 200495

Died 21/03/1918

Aged 25

2nd Bn.
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

M M

Son of Albert and Louisa Punyer, of 12, Blenheim Place, Eightlands, Dewsbury, Yorks.

 

 

Thank you

 

 

 

[George Rayner]

Is it 2469 not the number as quoted?

FWR has 200495 as Alfred while 2469 has MM citation amongst others

George

Gazette Info:

Gazette Issue 29864. M.M. His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to award the Military Medal for bravery in the Field.

Gazette Date:

12/12/1916

Gazette Page:

12222

[George Rayner]

Sorry...both seem to have MM

George

 

[Peter Bennett]

His MIC gives his name as Alfred but it is definitely Arthur

Thank you

 

[George Rayner]

Have also found Alfred on Findmypast as 209495

 

And looking again at 2469 and 200495 they died on the same day. 

 

George

[Guest]

Hi Mr Bennet,

Arthur was definitely his name. Albert and Louisa are my great grandparents. Would very much like to find any further info.

 

David

 

I know that Arthur Punyer was given the MM because he came home on leave and had a picture taken wearing it. I have the picture but not the medal. There was a story in the family that he would have received another medal (DCM?) but for the fact that he was KIA before the paperwork was completed.