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We remember Philip James Shears
We remember Philip James Shears
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1915
service
British Army
Captain
Rifle Brigade
13th Battalion
Source:9504748
29th July 1915
1941
service
British Army
Major-General
Durham and North Riding County Division
Source:9504732
12th March 1941
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9504748
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Source:3993625
service
British Army
Major
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Source:3993625
1972
death
Evesham, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9504712
Source:9504720
7th April 1972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Philip James |
| Initials | PJ |
| Last Name | Shears, |
| Source | 9504748 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Dublin Fusiliers | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Dublin Fusiliers | Major | |||
| British Army | Rifle Brigade | 13th Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | Durham and North Riding County Division | Major-General |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
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Badge A pair of shears, pointing down.Associated with the Wool Industry, and also with Major-General P J Shears.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Philip James Shears | Jonathan101862 | |
| Badge, formation, Durham and North Riding County Division | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | Jonathan101862 | |
| Badge A pair of shears, pointing down. | Jonathan101862 |
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