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We remember John W Boorman
We remember John W Boorman
Timeline
Timeline
1894
birth
United Kingdom
Source:9278936
20th June 1894
service
British Army
Private
5988
East Kent Regiment
Source:412512
service
British Army
Private
141706
Machine Gun Corps
Source:412512
service
British Army
Private
135151
Machine Gun Corps Cavalry
Source:412512
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John W |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Boorman |
| Source | 412512 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5988 | East Kent Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 141706 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 135151 | Machine Gun Corps Cavalry | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Media
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East Kent Regiment unit insigniaJohn William Boorman's 'the Buffs' unit insignia. This is possibly a collar badge.
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British War Medal and Victory Medal scrollMedal scroll for John William BoormanContributed by:
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1914/1915 Medal ScrollMedal scroll for John William Boorman. Shows his original unit as the 8th Battalion East Kent Regiment.Contributed by:
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Electoral Register 19391939 Electoral Register showing Clarence John William Boorman's birth date and post war occupationContributed by:
Jake112566
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| East Kent Regiment unit insignia | Jake112566 | |
| Medal Card | Jake112566 | |
| British War Medal and Victory Medal scroll | Jake112566 | |
| 1914/1915 Medal Scroll | Jake112566 | |
| Electoral Register 1939 | Jake112566 |
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Stories
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