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The following information was supplied by the school in 2024: 'Enlisted early September 1914, JH Meredith noted at LHS Prize Day December 1914. Son of James Meredith, High Street Kington [one of 5 who went to the school and also served, 2 being killed]. Corporal by September 1915. Army Reserve special reservist, as had served in KSLI Voluntary Service Company during Boer War and received South Africa Medal with clasps - Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal. In South Africa 1901-2. Mechanical engineer when re-enlisted 31.8.14. Posted 31.10.14 to 48th Training Reserve battalion. Posted to Loyal North Lancashires 26.12.16. Private. Sent to Bangalore arrival 12.3.17. Mesopotamia from 21.8.17. Posted 15.4.18 and transferred home. Discharged 7.9.18. Service numbers 33173 and 7599 (KSLI). In 1921 attended medical board (February) and anaemia noted, following dysentery. Disability of 20% attributable to war service. Died May 1939, and noted in probate record as of Llanfair House, Kington. Probate granted to brother Cyril Wright and sister Dorothy (£11,662.1s.3d).'