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We remember Benjamin George Joseph Verdon
We remember Benjamin George Joseph Verdon
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1914
1914
1914
1918
1919
1920
1927
1930
1985
Details
Details
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 28888 | Dorsetshire Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | Hampshire Regiment | 3rd Special Reserve | Private | ||
| British Army | 28888 | Dorsetshire Regiment | 6th Batallion | Colour Sergeant |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Frederick Verdon | son | 19th June 1927 | |
| Michael Verdon | son | 15th July 1930 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Verdon | mother | ||
| George Verdon | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Owton | wife | June 1920 |
Media
Media
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Communities
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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