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We remember Edward W Lester
We remember Edward W Lester
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Timeline
Timeline
1895
1914
1915
1919
1919
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward W |
| Initials | EW |
| Last Name | Lester |
| Source | 2637734 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/5263 | 16th Lancers | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
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