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We remember Joseph Henry Vale
We remember Joseph Henry Vale
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
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August 1914
1918
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
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June 1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
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service
British Army
Private
11103
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
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service
British Army
Lance Corporal
11103
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
2nd
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1918
death
Killed in Action
Killed by a shell while repaing a trench.
Vis en Artois, Pas de Calaise
France
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12th September 1918
burial
Haucourt, Pas-de-Calais
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Vale |
| Source | 4545355 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11103 | Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 11103 | Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | 2nd | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Vale nee Roy | mother | ||
| Harry Vale | father |
Media
Media
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Distinguished Conduct MedalThe Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) was an extremely high level award for bravery. It was a second level military decoration awarded to other ranks of the BritishArmy.
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Lance Corporal ValeJoined in August 1914. Killed by a shell while repairing a trench. Awarded Meritorious Medal.Contributed by:
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Margaret30990 | |
| Joseph Vale | Margaret30990 | |
| Lance Corporal Vale | Margaret30990 | |
| M S M | Margaret30990 |
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