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Gibbens, Frederick

Silver War Badge 1914-1920

Full Name
Gibbens, Frederick
Incident Details
Authority for application W.O.letter No. 2329B/A.G.10 d/-14/11/1916.
Information
Particulars furnished Dover Castle, 15/11/1916. Badge and certificate issued: Dover Castle 28/11/1916.
Rank Name
Gunner
Service Number
42349
Service From Date
17 Aug 1914
Service To Date
23 Sep 1914
Reason For Discharge
Paragraph 392 King's Regulations (iii) Not likely to become an efficient soldier (c) Recruit within three months of enlistment considered unfit for service.
Silver War Badge Number
67310
War Office Ref. Number
RGA/48
Overseas
No
Service
British Army
Primary Unit
Royal Garrison Artillery
Secondary Unit
3 Depot
Archive Reference
SWB/2984
Conflict Period
World War I
Served For
United Kingdom
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Thumbnail ImageVictory Medal
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Thumbnail ImageBritish War Medals WW1
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Thumbnail ImageSilver War Badge
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Thumbnail Image1914 Star (Mons Star)
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Thumbnail ImageRoyal Garrison Artillery
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Publication info

Publication Title
Silver War Badge 1914-1920
Content Source
The National Archives of the UK iconThe 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.