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We remember William Alder
We remember William Alder
Timeline
Timeline
1912
enlistment
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12th February 1912
1915
discharge
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31st December 1915
service
British Army
Private
6664
Queen's Bays (2nd Dragoon Guards)
2nd Battalion
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Alder |
| Source | 640263 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6664 | Queen's Bays (2nd Dragoon Guards) | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Media
Media
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been issued to William Alder.
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Scots Greys Cap BadgeScots Greys Cap Badge, similar tot he one which would have been worn by William Alder.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)More about 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry Site - Cavalry War Badge Records | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Scots Greys Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
Stories
Stories
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