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VERNON, SAMUEL
UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1919
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VERNON, SAMUEL
UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1919
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Full Name
VERNON, SAMUEL
Date Of Birth
1885
Age
32
Birth Place
NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE
Nationality
British
Resided Place
YORK
Date Of Death
13 Aug 1917
Fate
Died of Wounds
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Brother of G. P. Vernon, of 36, Oakley St., Thorpe, Wakefield.
Rank Name
Rifleman
Service Number
307652
Duty Location
France And Flanders
Died in Active Service
Yes
Service
British Army
Regiment
west yorkshire regiment
Battalion
1st/8th Battalion
Conflict Period
World War I
Served For
United Kingdom
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Victory Medal
award
British War Medals WW1
award
Memorial Death Plaque Of WWI
regiment
West Yorkshire Regiment
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Publication Title
UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1919
Content Source
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Last Updated
Oct 24, 2023
Description
In 1921 His Majesty's Stationery Office published, on behalf of and by authority of the War Office, two lists of those who died during the Great War.
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