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Wrightson, John

Silver War Badge 1914-1920

Full Name
Wrightson, John
Incident Details
2nd Period, age 44 years and 1 month
Information
Particulars furnished Dover Castle, 10/01/1917. Badge and certificate issued: 19/01/1917
Rank Name
Gunner
Service Number
R.A/7327
Service From Date
4 Dec 1894
Service To Date
9 Jan 1917
Reason For Discharge
Paragraph 392 King's Regulations (xxi) The termination of his ____ period of engagement.
War Office Ref. Number
RGA/91
Overseas
Yes
Service
British Army
Primary Unit
Royal Garrison Artillery
Secondary Unit
2 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 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.