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We remember Roger July
We remember Roger July
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1913
enlistment
Halifax, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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5th April 1913
1913
service
British Army
Private
10540
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
3rd Battalion
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5th April 1913
1913
events
Desertion
Military Discipline
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13th May 1913 - 8th June 1913
1913
service
British Army
Private
10540
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
2nd Battalion
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2nd September 1913
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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4th August 1914 - 26th March 1915
1916
discharge
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31st March 1916
1916
location
22 Long row, Long Moor, Bradford
United Kingdom
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31st March 1916
1916
location
3 Shakespeare St, Halifax
United Kingdom
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24th December 1916
1918
location
43 Tottenham St, London W
United Kingdom
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26th January 1918
1918
location
68 Charlotte St, Fitzroy Square, London
United Kingdom
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13th December 1918
1919
location
96 Shaftesbury Ave, London
United Kingdom
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14th February 1919
1919
location
2 Pitt St, Tottenham Court Rd, London
United Kingdom
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April 1919
1920
location
5 Whitfield St, Tottenham Court Rd, London
United Kingdom
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13th November 1920
employment
Shoemaker
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sibling
George
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sibling
Jennie
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Roger |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | July |
| Source | 2194983 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Pitt St, Tottenham Court Rd, London | United Kingdom | known April 1919 | ||
| 22 Long row, Long Moor, Bradford | United Kingdom | known 31st March 1916 | ||
| 3 Shakespeare St, Halifax | United Kingdom | known 24th December 1916 | ||
| 43 Tottenham St, London W | United Kingdom | known 26th January 1918 | ||
| 5 Whitfield St, Tottenham Court Rd, London | United Kingdom | known 13th November 1920 | ||
| 68 Charlotte St, Fitzroy Square, London | United Kingdom | known 13th December 1918 | ||
| 96 Shaftesbury Ave, London | United Kingdom | known 14th February 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10540 | Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 10540 | Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret July | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George | brother | ||
| Jennie | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-04-05 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-04-05 | Roman Catholic |
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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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