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We remember G Desborough
We remember G Desborough
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1917
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | G |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Desborough, |
| Source | 7220245 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6425 | East Yorkshire Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 6425 | East Yorkshire Regiment | 1st Battalion. | Serjeant |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DCM MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | mother | ||
| Robert Desborough | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Elizabeth Desborough | wife |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | David1424 |
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