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We remember William George Archer
We remember William George Archer
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1895
enlistment
Aldershot
United Kingdom
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24th August 1895
1895
service
British Army
Private
3762
IV (QO) Hussars
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24th August 1895 - 31st March 1899
1899
service
British Army
Private
4312
11th Hussars
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1st April 1899
1907
service
British Army
Sergeant
1498
19th Hussars
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4th November 1907 - 31st January 1920
1911
location
Wellington Lines, Aldershot, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
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1911
1920
location
The Volunteer, Ash, Canterbury, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
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31st January 1920
1931
death
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30th October 1931
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
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sibling
Charles Archer
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sibling
Henry Archer
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sibling
Jack Archer
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Details
Details
Names
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Volunteer, Ash, Canterbury, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st January 1920 | |
| Wellington Lines, Aldershot, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4312 | 11th Hussars | Private | ||
| British Army | 3762 | IV (QO) Hussars | Private | ||
| British Army | 1498 | 19th Hussars | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Archer | brother | ||
| Henry Archer | brother | ||
| Jack Archer | brother |
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Media
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Communities
Communities
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19th (Queen Alexandra's Own) HussarsMore about 19th (Queen Alexandra's Own) Hussars
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Men of My Grandfather's Regiment - The 19th HussarsMore about Men of My Grandfather's Regiment - The 19th Hussars
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Ian3310 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Citations of Distinguished Conduct Medal | Anne23518 |
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