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We remember John A De Riggs
We remember John A De Riggs
Timeline
Timeline
birth
Grenada
Source:1073679
1915
service
British Army
Private
832
British West Indies Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9178057
September 1915
1918
discharge
Source:9178052
17th June 1918
hospitalisation
inflammation of joints
Hospital/Institution
Source:9178054
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John A |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | De Riggs |
| Source | 9178052 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 832 | British West Indies Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ever conscious of God we aspire, build and advance | Deborah102878 | |
| British West Indies Regiment | Deborah102878 |
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