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We remember James B G Austin
We remember James B G Austin
Duplicate of James Bruce G Austin
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Timeline
Timeline
1915
service
British Army
Private
15
British West Indies Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8970572
September 1915
1917
commission
Source:105599
30th October 1917
1917
service
Indian Army
Second Lieutenant
Indian Army Reserve Of Officers
Source:105599
30th October 1917
employment
Chief of Police
Grenada
Source:8970455
employment
Chief of Police
Nigeria
Source:8970455
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
24746
Gloucestershire Regiment
10th Battalion
Source:105599
service
Indian Army
Lieutenant
Indian Army Reserve of Officers
Source:105599
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James B G |
| Initials | JBG |
| Last Name | Austin |
| Source | 105599 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15 | British West Indies Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 24746 | Gloucestershire Regiment | 10th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| Indian Army | Indian Army Reserve Of Officers | Second Lieutenant | |||
| Indian Army | Indian Army Reserve of Officers | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Born in Guyana, South AmericaMore about Born in Guyana, South America
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Notable achievements of servicemen from the West IndiesMore about Notable achievements of servicemen from the West Indies
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Commissioned from the ranks: British West Indies RegimentMore about Commissioned from the ranks: British West Indies Regiment
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RMS Danube Sept 1915 British Guiana Militia Contingent plus Citizens' ContingentMore about RMS Danube Sept 1915 British Guiana Militia Contingent plus Citizens' Contingent
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Stories to tell from the West IndiesMore about Stories to tell from the West Indies
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal collection | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British West Indies Regiment | Deborah102878 | |
| One people, One nation, One destiny | Deborah102878 |
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We remember James B G Austin
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