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We remember John Somerville Handley
We remember John Somerville Handley
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1914
enlistment
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:9124410
24th August 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9124410
19th October 1915 - 30th July 1919
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9124410
3rd September 1918
employment
Factory Overseer
Source:9124410
service
British Army
Private
GS/3819
2nd Dragoons
Source:1533980
service
British Army
Private
D/12368
Company of Drgoons
Source:1533980
location
'Ivanhoe', Roslyn, Midlothian
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9124410
1974
death
Not War Related
Roslin
United Kingdom
Source:9346578
8th December 1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Somerville |
| Initials | JS |
| Last Name | Handley |
| Source | 9124410 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Ivanhoe', Roslyn, Midlothian | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | GS/3819 | 2nd Dragoons | Private | ||
| British Army | D/12368 | Company of Drgoons | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Handley | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-24 | 5'7" |
Media
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2nd Dragoons (Scots Greys) Cap Badge2nd Dragoons (Scots Greys) Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by John Handley.
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Distinguished Conduct MedalDistinguished Conduct Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Handley.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Handley.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Handley.Contributed by:
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Handley.Contributed by:
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Page 147History of The Royal Scots Greys (the Second Dragoons) 1914-1919 compiled by Major the Honourable Ralph Pomeroy et. al.Contributed by:
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Page 148History of The Royal Scots Greys (the Second Dragoons) 1914-1919 compiled by Major the Honourable Ralph Pomeroy et. al.Contributed by:
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Communities
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2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)More about 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Dragoons (Scots Greys) Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| John Handley | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Gazette Entry | Trish128480 | |
| Page 147 | Trish128480 | |
| Page 148 | Trish128480 | |
| John Somerville Handley confirming date of death | Trish128480 |
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