Second Lieutenant Alfred Edward Pomeroy
Chinese Labour Corps (Ex-RMLI)

Born in 1882 at St John, Guernsey. Son of Alfred J & Emily E Pomeroy. Husband of Lizzie Louisa Pomeroy. Resident post war at Wei-hai-wei, Rue Boachée, St Martin, Guernsey and ran a cycle repair/sales business.

China Medal 1900 – Boxer Rebellion, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service Medal 1922. Two wound stripes and at least 4 service chevrons (although possibly even the full 5 – 1 red and 4 blue).

Service Details

Royal Marine Light Infantry as PLY9705 Pte, A/Cpl, A/C/Sgt. Chinese Labour Corps as 2nd Lieutenant.

As a veteran of the Boxer rebellion the photo shows the China War 1900 medal ribbon on his GS Officer’s uniform.

His service record No. PLY 9705 is available at the National Archives - catalogue ref. ADM 159/76/9705

He enlisted 21 March 1899 serving until discharged 11 Aug. 1904. Enrolled in Royal Fleet Reserve 20 Feb. 1906. Enrolled in Immediate Reserve 24 May 1912 until discharged to Royal Fleet Reserve 13 July 1918. Granted temporary commission in Chinese Labour Corps 26 June 1919. During the war he served on H.M.S Illustrious 13 July 1914 to 22 May 1915. Plymouth Division 23 May 1915 to 8 Feb. 1916. H.M.S. Victory (RM Brigade) 9 Feb. 1916 to 13 July 1918 when discharged to RFR. 16 Feb to 21 May 1916 he was with M.F.E. at Mudros. 22 May 16 to 13 July 1918 with B.E.F. in France. 30 June 1917 he was attached to Chinese Labour Corps.

He was wounded in the chest (shell) 18 Oct. 1916.

He was a Private until promoted acting corporal 19 July 1916 and then acting colour sergeant 1 July 1917.

He was awarded the China Medal 1900 on 12 Jan. 1903 and the RFR LSGC medal in 1922.

Details from the Great War Forum.