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We remember Herbert Homer
We remember Herbert Homer
Timeline
Timeline
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1914
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1919
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Homer |
| Source | 1952001 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Near the Hotel, Birdham, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1695 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Depot | Drummer | |
| British Army | 1695 | Royal Sussex Regiment Depot | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 1695 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Depot | Rifleman |
| 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 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Homer | father |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | 5'3" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
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