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World War I Medal Card of Alexander GRAHAM, who served with the Durham Light Infantry and South Lancashire Regiment.

Regimental history records that the 14th & 15th battalions served in France and Flanders from 11th September 1915 - "B14" on the medal card suggests that Alexander GRAHAM was a member of the 14th Battalion.

14th (Service) Battalion
Formed at Newcastle, September 1914, as part of K3.
September 1914 : attached to 64th Brigade, 21st Division.
28 November 1915 : transferred to 18th Brigade, 6th Division.
1 February 1918 : disbanded in France

"AZ" in the remarks section means that he was discharged to Class Z Army Reserve. There were fears that Germany would not accept the terms of any peace treaty and therefore the British Government decided it would be wise to be able to quickly recall trained men in the eventuality of the resumption of hostilities. Soldiers who were being demobilised, particularly those who had agreed to serve "for the duration", were at first posted to Class Z. They returned to civilian life but with an obligation to return if called upon. The Z Reserve was abolished on 31 March 1920.

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