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We remember Peter Devaux
We remember Peter Devaux
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1918
marriage
Matilda
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8th August 1918
1918
enlistment
Philadelphia
United States
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30th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
46545
King's Own Scottish Borderers
3rd Battalion
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30th September 1918
1919
location
716 Madison St, Jacksonville, Florida
United States
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February 1919
1920
discharge
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31st March 1920
1923
events
returned
medal
Peter had been repatriated to his home in Florida
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1923
employment
Labourer
United States
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service
British Army
Private
46545
Middlesex Regiment
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location
Hensal Quarters, West Palm Beach, Florida
United States
their own address
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Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 716 Madison St, Jacksonville, Florida | United States | known February 1919 | ||
| Hensal Quarters, West Palm Beach, Florida | United States | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 46545 | Middlesex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 46545 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | 3rd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Black | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda | wife | 8th August 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coloured |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Upward Onward Together | Deborah102878 |
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Stories
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