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We remember William George Dunn
We remember William George Dunn
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1906
employment
Warehouseman
Dr Jaegers Sanitary Woollen System Co Ltd
Milton Street, London E C
United Kingdom
Source:8910887
1906 - 1960
1910
dates
Age 17
Source:8910887
13th October 1910
1910
enlistment
Leonard St, London, England
United Kingdom
Source:8910887
13th October 1910
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8912224
5th October 1915 - 9th February 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded in action. Remained on duty.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8912224
18th June 1917
1918
awards
Belgian Croix de Guerre
Other War Service Award
Source:8912230
28th January 1918
1918
awards
Belgian Croix de Guerre
Other War Service Award
Source:8911402
1918
1918
hospitalisation
On 2.12.18 whilst the horses of the Battery were on exercise they were walking round a large field. An explosion occurred, resulting in the injury to above N.C.O. and others.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8912256
2nd December 1918
1919
discharge
Source:8911376
13th May 1919
service
British Army
Serjeant
935035
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2402650
service
British Army
Sergeant
935035
Royal Field Artillery (Territorial)
9th Battery
Source:8911376
1970
death
Not War Related
Pembury, near Tunbridge Wells, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:2402650
7th July 1970
burial
Burwash, East Sussex, England
United Kingdom
Source:2402650
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Dunn |
| Source | 2402650 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 935035 | Royal Field Artillery | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 935035 | Royal Field Artillery (Territorial) | 9th Battery | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Belgian Croix de Guerre | Other War Service Award | |
| Belgian Croix de Guerre | Other War Service Award | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Territorial Force War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1910-10-13 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Territorial Force AttestationService Records: Enlistment for 4 years from 1910 in 3rd London Brigade Royal Field Artillery.
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W. G. Dunn's Medals5 World War I Medals: Belgian Croix de Guerre, Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, 1914-18, Allied Victory Medal. Plus World War II Defence Medal (United Kingdom)Contributed by:
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W.G. DUNN - Royal Horse & Royal Field ArtilleryW.G. DUNN on his war horse, RFA camp.Contributed by:
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Military Records: medical inspection reportPhysical description - Territorial Force 3rd London Brigade R.F.A. recruitment form.Contributed by:
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Casualty Form - Active ServiceThis form gives dates of embarkment, disembarkment in France, casualties, leave etcContributed by:
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Belgian Crois de Guerre AwardLetter from R.H.A. & R.F.A. accompanying diploma and medal announced in London Gazette.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Index | Sarah115531 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Territorial Force Attestation | Sarah115531 | |
| Sgt William George DUNN | Sarah115531 | |
| Victory & British War Medals | Sarah115531 | |
| W. G. Dunn's Medals | Sarah115531 | |
| W.G. DUNN - Royal Horse & Royal Field Artillery | Sarah115531 | |
| Military Records: medical inspection report | Sarah115531 | |
| Casualty Form - Active Service | Sarah115531 | |
| Belgian Crois de Guerre Award | Sarah115531 | |
| Injuries Report | Sarah115531 |
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