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We remember Herbert Worrell
We remember Herbert Worrell
Timeline
Timeline
1882
birth
Barbados
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1882
1915
dates
Age 33
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6th September 1915
1915
enlistment
Seaford, East Sussex
United Kingdom
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6th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
989
British West Indies Regiment
1st Battalion
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6th September 1915 - 15th August 1916
1915
location
Nelson Street
Barbados
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6th September 1915
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
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21st January 1916 - 18th May 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Rheumatism. Hernia after lifting heavy box
Hospital/Institution
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19th May 1916 - 25th August 1916
1916
discharge
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15th August 1916
1916
dates
Age 34
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15th September 1916
1924
events
unclaimed
medals
reissued Nov 1932
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14th July 1924
employment
Clerk
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Worrell |
| Source | 4884201 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Street | Barbados | known 6th September 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 989 | British West Indies Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | Brown | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-09-15 | 5'4" |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMT Verdala Sept 1915 British West Indies RegimentMore about HMT Verdala Sept 1915 British West Indies Regiment
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Service records of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIRMore about Service records of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIR
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pride and Industry | Deborah102878 | |
| BWIR | Deborah102878 |
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