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We remember Reginald Shelford
We remember Reginald Shelford
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1892
1917
service
British Army
Serjeant
Suffolk Regiment
11th Battalion
Source:9049298
9th April 1917
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9049298
12th October 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Rehabilitating at No.9 Ampthill Command Depot after being wounded at the Front
Hospital/Institution
Source:9049298
12th October 1917
1919
service
British Army
Serjeant
13538
Suffolk Regiment
Source:9372185
1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Reginald |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Shelford |
| Source | 3997087 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Suffolk Regiment | 11th Battalion | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 13538 | Suffolk Regiment | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
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13538 Serjeant Reginald SHELFORD13538 Serjeant Reginald SHELFORD of the 11th Suffolk Regiment. Awarded the Military Medal for his leadership on April 9, 1917 when commanding a platoon during the British attack at Arras, and for his continuouse good work and devotion to duty. Wounded in May 1917 at Rouex and invalided back to Blighty. https://tommysfootprints.wordpress.com/2017/10/31/wwi-ampthill-command-depot-in-ampthill-park-the-camp-diary-october-1917
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 13538 Serjeant Reginald SHELFORD | Stephen117638 |
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We remember Reginald Shelford
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