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We remember William Breaks
We remember William Breaks
Timeline
Timeline
1885
birth
United Kingdom
Source:9305024
1885
1914
dates
Age 29
Source:9305024
8th December 1914
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9305037
8th December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
17837
East Lancashire Regiment
Source:9305037
8th December 1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9305031
21st December 1915
1917
dates
Age 32
Source:9305024
1st June 1917
service
British Army
Private
45822
Worcestershire Regiment
Source:9305037
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Breaks |
| Source | 480363 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17837 | East Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 45822 | Worcestershire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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
Media
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45822 William Breaks Medal Card 0245822 William Breaks Medal Card 02 - raised in connection with the issue of a Silver War BadgeContributed by:
Keith22624
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith22624 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 45822 William Breaks Medal Card 01 | Keith22624 | |
| 45822 William Breaks Medal Card 02 | Keith22624 |
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