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We remember Edward J Bessey
We remember Edward J Bessey
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service
British Army
Private
8078
Machine Gun Corps
Source:321668
service
British Army
Private
22177
Norfolk Regiment
Source:321668
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward J |
| Initials | EJ |
| Last Name | Bessey |
| Source | 321668 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8078 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 22177 | Norfolk Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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Medals & Cap BadgeBritish Medal, Victory Medal and Machine Gun Corps cap badge of Pte. E. J. Bessey. I spotted them for sale on the eBay auction website on 01 September 2017.
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Stewart36889
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medals & Cap Badge | Stewart36889 |
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