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We remember George William Short
We remember George William Short
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1908
1914
1914
1918
1918
1918
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George William |
| Initials | GW |
| Last Name | Short |
| Source | 9402584 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | D/1639 | Dragoon Guards | Private | ||
| British Army | D/1639 | Corps of Dragoons | Private | ||
| British Army | 1639 | Queen's Bays (2nd Dragoon Guards) | "A" Squadron | Sergeant |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Medaille Militaire Legion d'Honneur | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah | mother | ||
| George Edward Short | father |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 |
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