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Index record for
Lane, John
Silver War Badge 1914-1920
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Full Name
Lane, John
Age
21
Incident Details
Wounds
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Particulars furnished: Cork, 26/01/1918. Badges and certificates issued: Cork, 12/02/1918. Recommended under Para.2(a) (I) of Army Order 11 of 10/8/17, is recorded across original source however it is unclear whether or not it relates to this entry.
Rank Name
Private
Service Number
6/4205
Service From Date
25 Apr 1915
Service To Date
12 Feb 1918
Reason For Discharge
Paragraph 392 King's Regulations (xvi) No longer physically fit for war service.
Silver War Badge Number
325,001
War Office Ref. Number
A/653
Overseas
Yes
Service
British Army
Primary Unit
Connaught Rangers
Archive Reference
SWB3008
Conflict Period
World War I
Served For
United Kingdom
award
Victory Medal
award
British War Medals WW1
award
Silver War Badge
unit
Connaught Rangers
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Publication Title
Silver War Badge 1914-1920
Content Source
The National Archives of the UK
Last Updated
Oct 29, 2023
Description
The Silver War Badge was issued in the United Kingdom to service personnel who had been honourably discharged due to wounds or sickness during World War I.
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